I love having a green smoothie at least a few days a week. Typically 4-5. My mother got me into the habit of drinking juices as a kid, and it’s a habit I've kept as an adult. Over time, my daily smoothies have transformed in their ingredients, and I’d say this one is one of the simplest. I think it’s very nearly a base to making a more robust smoothie, but I find it feels refreshing and rejuvenating.

This recipe is for the 2024 daily smoothie™. Maybe I’ll try to replicate old daily smoothies from past years and make it into a thing...

Anyhow ~ The following recipe yields a delicious soft green color, not unlike the apple above.

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

Put all in a blender and blend. For the best experience, serve in an insulated cup. It maintains the quality of the smoothie significantly longer.