Recipe 16: A Morning Smoothie
Hiding Kale Like A Pro
This is one of the many recipes that Aaron and I want to share with you. We are overjoyed for you to come with us on our journey as we put together different concoctions and laugh together (all while hoping to not burn our apartment down). Please enjoy these recipes as much as we have. We welcome you to a small, but intentional, part of our lives.
If you would like to read the post that accompanies this recipe, check it out here (link coming soon).
What You’ll Need
Kale
Water
Almond Milk (Unsweetened)
Flaxseed (Ground)
Oats
Bananas
Strawberries
Natural Peanut Butter
Blender
Straws
Cups
Optional: Because of dietary needs, we used steel cut gluten free oats. No need to get sick, fam.
How We Did It
1. The night before, pulverize kale in your blender until smooth. Use water to help it along. It should be a thin consistency when finished.
2. Pour pulverized kale into muffin tins and place in the freezer overnight.
3. Cut bananas (into fourths) and store in a freezer bag overnight.
4. Wash and store strawberries in freezer overnight (it is up to you if you want to cut them before freezing — depending on how powerful your blender is).
5. Pour 1 cup almond milk into a sealable Tupperware container.
6. Add 1 Tablespoon Flaxseed and 2 Tablespoons Oats to almond milk.
5. Seal Tupperware and store in fridge overnight.
8. In the morning, add 1/2 banana (two pieces), 2–3 strawberries, and 1 kale cup to your blender.
9. Pour almond milk mixture (with flaxseed and oats) into the blender as well.
10. Blend until smooth. Add more almond milk if needed.
Optional: For additional protein or just because you want more flavor, add 1 Tablespoon of Natural Peanut Butter to smoothie.
11. Pour into your favorite cup, add a straw, and enjoy!
A Final Note
Aaron and I had so much fun cooking this together. We loved putting our own spin on it but we do need to give credit where it is due. I wouldn’t be the same person I am today if it wasn’t for my Aunt Rosemary. Thank you for coaching me in how to eat better and for always sharing recipes with me.
