3 recipes to get you out of a smoothie-making rut

Sick of throwing kale and almond milk in a blender and calling it breakfast?

Sarah Adler, creator of SimplyRealHealth.com and author of the new The Simply Real Health Cookbook, has a fix for you with these three creative (but not complex) green smoothie recipes. You know, since it’s finally warm enough to hold a chilled glass without your fingers getting numb.

“Instead of letting your smoothie routine get stale, give it a fresh twist every few months with seasonal ingredients,” says Adler. “You’ll feel energized and they’re good for that oh-so-lovely healthy glow.”

Consider it spring re-boot for your morning smoothie-making routine. —Molly Gallagher

(All photos: Simply Real Health)

Honeydew Mint Green Smoothie

5 leaves romaine lettuce or 2 handfuls of spinach1 handful chopped honeydew or cantaloupe (approximately 1/4–1/2 cup)1/2 banana5 leaves fresh mint1/2 cup coconut water1/4 cup water1 cup ice

Add lettuce, melon, banana, mint, coconut water and water to the blender. Then add the ice and continue to blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Optional additions or substitutions: coconut milk or avocado instead of banana; basil instead of mint; or peaches instead of honeydew.

Tropical Green Smoothie

2 stalks kale or romaine, stems discarded1/2 banana1/4 cup frozen mango1/4 cup frozen pineapple1/2 cup coconut water1/2 cup water1 cup ice

Blend greens, banana, mango, pineapple, coconut water, and water. Then add the ice, and continue to blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Optional additions: cinnamon, coconut meat, fresh papaya, or lime.

Sarah’s Basic Kale Smoothie

3 stalks green kale, stems discarded1/2 banana1/2 avocado1/3 cup frozen cherries or mangoes (approximately 6 pieces)1 teaspoon chia seeds1/4 cup coconut water1/4 cup water1/2 cup ice

Blend kale, banana, avocado, frozen fruit, chia seeds, coconut water, and water. Then add the ice and continue to blend until smooth. Enjoy!

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