Kale-Sour Apple Smoothie

Happy Green Eating!

If you're brave enough to eat kale, you're probably a very devoted health foodie :) If not, I hope you try it anyway and end up enjoying it!

The Recipe:  Kale and Apple Smoothie

• 1 leaf  Kale, shredded
• 1 Apple, chopped
• Water 

The Process:

• Shred your Kale leaves
• Peel and chop your apple, tossing the core
• Put both into a Magic Bullet cup
• Add a small amount of water (you will need to add more as you blend, depending on how thick you want it)
• Blend with the Magic Bullet until it is at desired thickness. 
• Bottoms up!

The Calories:

Apple: 77 calories

Kale: 17 calories

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TOTAL: 94 calories

This is less than most protein shakes or bars, so you can have it as a small snack for that little extra cleansing boost. 

What went right:

          The smoothie tastes like sour apple, which is a flavor I quite enjoy! 

What went wrong:

          I think I was a little impatient once I smelled it, but the consistency was still a bit leafy. I will have to blend more next time or add more water. If that doesn't work, I will try steaming the Kale first. 

 What would I do next time:

          Add more water and possibly steam the Kale first. I don't think this smoothie needs anything otherwise...the flavor is very strong and to add anything else would only muddle it. 

Will I do this in college:

          Depends how the next batch turns out, but probably!

Overall it's a yummy smoothie if I can get it smooth enough...I might need to add milk or yogurt, but that would also make it less healthy and more heavy so I doubt I'd do it. Check back to see if the second batch turns out!