These are one of my favorite smoothies to drink first thing in the morning. The blueberry and banana flavor is a real comfort taste, a bit like mom’s blueberry pancakes. But this smoothie is so packed with healthy nutrients it gives me a boost.

• 2 bananas
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 handful kale leaves
• 1 teaspoon raw chocolate powder (I like Navitas Naturals – Certified Organic Kosher Raw Vegan Chocolate Powder)
• 2 cups water

Put all the dry ingredients in first, then pour the water in over it. I like enough water to cover everything in the blender, but you can add more or less to make it thinner or thicker as you like.

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Some days I just love a little tropical drink with a pretty umbrella sticking out of it. With vegan green smoothies I can still have that, and health too. This is my favorite tropical inspired smoothie for warm days by the pool.

• 1 large mango, diced and chilled
• 1 cup sliced pineapple
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1 banana
• 1/4 cup raw coconut
• 1 handful of kale

Toss it all in a blender and mix. If you like yours to be a little frothier, cut back on the pineapple juice and toss in some ice cubes instead. Pour this smoothie into a pretty cup, add a tropical umbrella, and pretend you’re living it up beachside.

photo credit: ~ Abdulhai A. Al-Abdulhai~

Is there anything more delicious than apples and pears? Not as far as I’m concerned! When they get mixed together it is opening the door to an amazingly sweet taste experience. Try this simple, yet super-healthy, smoothie and see for yourself.

• 1 apple, sliced with peel on
• 1 pear, sliced with peel on
• 1 cup kale
• 1 tbsp flax seed
• 1 1/2 cup apple juice

Blend together on high for 2 minutes before serving. You can replace the 1/2 cup of apple juice with 3-4 ice cubes to make this a chilled drink.

Serves 2

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• 1 banana
• 1 cup frozen berries
• 1 cup kale leaves
• 1 tablespoon milled flax seed
• optional 1/3 cup apple juice

I like my smoothies thick, but I know some prefer thinner ones. Adding the 1/3 cup of apple juice will thin it down without disrupting the flavor of the berries.

Enjoy!