Ginger-Kale Smoothies

Name: Ginger-Kale Smoothies
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups orange juice; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 cups torn fresh kale; 1 medium apple, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 4 ice cubes; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric or 1/4-inch piece fresh turmeric, peeled and finely chopped; Dash cayenne pepper

Since I started drinking these spicy smoothies for breakfast every day, I honestly feel better! Substitute any fruit and juice you like to make this recipe your own healthy blend.—Linda Green, Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups torn fresh kale
1 medium apple, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
4 ice cubes
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric or 1/4-inch piece fresh turmeric, peeled and finely chopped
Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 121 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Linda's Ferocious Smoothie in Country Woman February/March 2015