My kale is in full bloom, the bright yellow flowers are so cheery. I grow it to eat, but I would happily grow it just for the flowers. They attracted a bumblebee to my yard and I was so excited to see one finally. Of course it was gone by the time I got the camera. Isn't that always the way?!
My girls are taking AP exams this week, so it is more important than ever to start them out with a good breakfast. Of course in my house that means green smoothies packed with nutritious goodies ;-)
Since my kale is flowering and will soon be going to seed, I had to use store bought in my smoothie. I used a variety of fruits and veggies along with some spirulina and they were a lovely deep turquoise color. Sadly that doesn't come through in the photo. I don't usually measure things when making smoothies. I like a lot of stuff in them and I just throw in whatever looks good, so this is a close estimate. I used my vitamix for this and it served 4.
Kale Smoothie
1 bunch kale
2 carrots
1 cucumber
1 apple
2 bananas
6 oz. fresh or frozen blackberries
2 c. fresh pineapple
1 orange, peeled
2 T. spirulina
4 T. chia seeds
water to thin as needed
Process in high powered blender, adding water to make it as thin as you like- I like mine thick.
