Green Smoothie

I try to make these for my family each morning. Thomas and I don't love the taste, but we chug them down quickly so it's no big deal. Isaac, on the other hand, LOVES it and always wants more! The more fruit you put in, the yummier it is. I don't put a lot of fruit in because it can get expensive! I make it so we all get almost twice our recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables.

I use a Vita-mix, but you can use any type of blender. My Vita-mix makes 2 quarts.

-2 1/2 cups of water
-a pound of spinach or other leafy greens. (I use mostly spinach and a little bit of kale)
- a frozen banana
-around 2 cups of frozen berries
-other yummy fruits that are in season
- a few drops of natural sweetener like Stevia (optional)

Put water in blender. Fill up the entire blender with leafy greens. Blend until smooth. Add fruit and blend until very smooth.

I started Isaac on these at a very young age, so he is accustomed to the taste, which I am very happy about! Although there are numerous health benefits to drinking these every day, I find myself doing it mainly for the emotional benefits. Knowing that I am giving myself and my family an incredibly nutritious breakfast makes me feel VERY good throughout the day. Even when I mess up at being a mom and wife, at least I did one very important thing right that day. :)