Super Star Kale Smoothies

I have to confess...I have never tried kale until I made this delicious smoothie.  I loved spinach, collard greens, and other dark leafy greens but for some reason kale was a mystery to me.  Now, I can't stop eating kale, we make kale chips, put kale in soups and just about anything else I can find.  I once saw an Iron Chef episode where they made kale ice cream, hmm...

Along with its dark leafy green friends, kale is what I call a "superstar veggie."  Kale is high in vitamin A, vitamin K, iron, and cancer-fighting antioxidants.  So, eat more kale ya'll! 

I found this great recipe from http://www.fortheloveoffoodblog.com/2011/10/kale-smoothie-for-kids.html.  Give it a try, you will love it!!

Ingredients:

4 kale leaves, washed and torn into pieces
1 cup apple juice
2 bananas (the riper, the better)
2 cups ice

Directions:

Blend apple juice and kale on high for about 1 minute.

Add bananas and ice.  Blend for additional 45 seconds, or until smooth.  Enjoy :)