If you know me at all, you know a bish can't function without a smoothie every day. My mother got me into the habit early on as a kid, and although i wasn't necessarily very particularly fond of the pulpy carrot and orange juices back then, I now crave smoothies of all kinds on a daily basis. Still, life be life, so I have go-to smoothie blends that make it easy to stay healthy and get my daily greens and fruit, easily.

This is one such recipe that yields a delicious soft green color, not unlike the apple above.

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Into the blender:

• Kale, two-three full leaves (curly or dino)
• A sweet apple of some kind, remove seed. A pear also works. Lately, i've been really loving Gold Rush and Golden Delicious apples from my local farmer's market. Delicious, beautiful and dreamy yellow interior, and sweet.
• A good wad of peanut butter, crunchy and unsalted
• Add as much water as you'd like for consistency. At least one cup, likely. Some might use milk. I have in the past but don't currently.

Optionals:

• Spoonful of protein powder
• Totes optional: pieces of mango for sweetness and a smoother texture
• Recommended: a few ice cubes for cold and smoother texture

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Directions

Blend! For the best experience, serve in an insulated cup. It maintains the quality of the smoothie significantly longer.