Want a quick breakfast that provides tons of nutrients, energy, protein and actually tastes good?  This smoothie is for you!  I have really taken smoothies under my wing in a pinch. When I need something that is chocked full of nutrients but doesn’t require me to cook a full meal then this is my go to!  Smoothies are filling and really tasty!  You would be surprised that this combination is very sweet!!!
Makes: 2 | Serving size: 1 1/2 cups | Calories: 162 | Total Fat: 7 gm | Saturated Fats: 2 gm | Trans Fats: 0 gm | Cholesterol: 1 mg | Sodium: 36 mg | Carbohydrates: 22 gm | Dietary fiber: 6 gm | Sugars: 11 gm | Protein: 4 gm
Ingredients
  • 1 frozen banana, (peel and slice before freezing)
  • 1/2 cup frozen grapes of any color
  • 1/2 avocado (peeled and seeded)
  • 1 cup spinach, loosely packed
  • 1 cup kale, removes stem and discard, loosely packed
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups chilled green tea, unsweetened (home brewed is best)
  • ice if needed

Add all ingredients to the blender, except ice, blend until smooth. Add ice for a thicker smoothie.
Recommend organic or homegrown spinach and kale. 
NOTE: All fats in this recipe are healthy fats which comes from the superfood avocado. The list of carotenoids found in avocado include well-known carotenoids like beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein, but also many lesser known carotenoids including neochrome, neoxanthin, chrysanthemaxanthin, beta-cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, and violaxanthin. Also, this vegetable has anti-inflammatory benefits anti-inflammatory benefits.