Sometimes you just want a green smoothie for breakfast, instead of pancakes. Especially when you wake up with a completely undeserved headache, and are trying everything to get rid of it. And I didn't even have wine or anything! Hmph. But, yes, my new adult hangover consists of a full-day-long migraine. Isn't growing up fun? Often times headaches are from a deficiency in electrolytes, magnesium or potassium. So this is my version of a Gatorade-like sports drink. Without all the lame sugar and artificial food dye. Win! Now, I probably am just jealous because I can't afford a juicer, or mountains of organic produce to juice, but it makes me sad to throw away all the scraps after juicing, so I kind of think I prefer smoothie-making anyway. Step one: Go to the store, braless, and in sweats, to buy all these ingredients. Step two: Blend everything in a blender (that phrase seems redundant, yet necessary), for about a full minute, until the leafy greens break down and are pretty well blended into the juice. Add more juice or coconut water, if needed. Recipe: (Makes 2 large smoothies) 3/4 cup orange juice 3/4 cup coconut water large handful of ice cubes large handful spinach leaves (measuring precision, at its finest, here.) 2 kale leaves, roughly torn 1 small apple, sliced juice of half 1 lemon 1 kiwi, sliced 4-8oz plain, non-fat Greek yogurt 1 small banana This smoothie is totally packed full of natural electrolytes, magnesium, potassium, iron, and vitamin C, and tastes great! Did you know that a kiwi has more vitamin C than an orange?! I Googled it. ...and the internet doesn't lie. But, seriously, it really is true. So, pour into a large glass, add a bendy straw (required.), and have a Good Morning! Fingers crossed this dumb headache goes away!
