Golden carrot

CAB

2 large carrots
1 banana
1 apple
1/2 avocado
1 to 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk

Makes 2 portions

Verdict 5/10

This was too thick and definitely a slow drinker. A couple of cubes of ice would have been good. Perhaps some other vegetables could be added next time. The carrot combo is a tricky one. Perhaps no banana would have been better.

First strawberry

BABS

1 banana
1 apple
1/2 cup blueberries
5 frozen strawberries
1-1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
1/2 avocado

Makes 2 portions

Verdict: 10/10
This one is YUMMMY! My first 10/10. Probably because there's not kale to add that little bit of toughness. I wonder if it will keep me going til lunch?

Nearly top notch

BAAK

1 banana
1 apple
1/2 avocado
0.75 cups kale
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Makes 2 portions

Verdict:9/10
Woooo - this was close to very delicious. Creamy, lovely pale green, smooth, and a little sweet with just enough fiber to be filling. Yum, yum, yumminess.

VitC blast

KOAL

1 small cup kale
2 apples
1 lemon
1 orange
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

Verdict 8/10
This was pretty delicious. Tangy, sweet, filling.

Beth Terry's My Plastic Free Life Green Smoothie

Here's one from Beth Terry. Its a kambucha. I have yet to make it but thought it was worth posting along with the link to her site: http://myplasticfreelife.com/2013/08/my-morning-zero-waste-green-smoothie/

Water
Apple or other fruit
Sunflower seeds,
Chia Seeds
Cashews
Frozen kale  - Beth Terry tells you how to freeze kale for easy use. See the website above.

No proportions are given so try experimenting.

Blend the first 5 ingredients til they are smooth then add the kale and blend.

Give me some comments if you like!

Sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and cashews bought from Whole Foods bulk bins in my own glass jars
*Frozen kale
- See more at: http://myplasticfreelife.com/2013/08/my-morning-zero-waste-green-smoothie/#sthash.Nz2z77Wr.dpuf

Sun

Sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and cashews bought from Whole Foods bulk bins in my own glass jars
*Frozen kale
- See more at: http://myplasticfreelife.com/2013/08/my-morning-zero-waste-green-smoothie/#sthash.Nz2z77Wr.dpuf

Sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and cashews bought from Whole Foods bulk bins in my own glass jars
*Frozen kale
- See more at: http://myplasticfreelife.com/2013/08/my-morning-zero-waste-green-smoothie/#sthash.Nz2z77Wr.dpuf

Sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and cashews bought from Whole Foods bulk bins in my own glass jars
*Frozen kale
- See more at: http://myplasticfreelife.com/2013/08/my-morning-zero-waste-green-smoothie/#sthash.Nz2z77Wr.dpuf

Sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and cashews bought from Whole Foods bulk bins in my own glass jars
*Frozen kale
- See more at: http://myplasticfreelife.com/2013/08/my-morning-zero-waste-green-smoothie/#sthash.Nz2z77Wr.dpuf

Kale and Coconut

The vitamix came into its own today as I pulverised kale and this was the first time I have added cilantro to a smoothie.

KCAB
 


1 banana
1 cup kale
1/2 cup cilantro
1.5 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1 tsp honey
1 apple

Verdict
7/10. Needed some extra creaminess. Next time I'll add some tofu. I think I could leave out the honey too as the apple and banana have enough sweetness. The cilantro gave an interesting twist which I'll definitely try again.  The texture was great with the Vitamix - lovely and smooth.