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For a healthy and tasty treat, try this smoothie made with kale and pineapple. This smoothie is full of good things for you and is a great way to start the day or feel better after a workout.

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh kale leaves, stems removed. 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks. 1 ripe banana. 1/2 cup Greek yogurt. 1 tablespoon honey. 1/2 cup almond milk. Ice cubes optional.

Instructions: Wash the kale leaves thoroughly and remove the stems. Place the kale leaves, pineapple chunks, ripe banana, Greek yogurt, honey, and almond milk in a blender. If desired, add a few ice cubes for a colder smoothie. Blend everything until smooth and creamy, making sure there are no kale bits remaining. Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This Power Green Pineapple Smoothie tastes great and is full of good things for you. It's a great way to start the day or fuel up after a workout. Chia seeds, flaxseed meal, pineapple, spinach, and banana all work together to give you more vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats.

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh spinach. 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks. 1 ripe banana. 1 tablespoon chia seeds. 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal. 1 cup unsweetened almond milk.

Instructions: Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more almond milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This Paleo-friendly green smoothie has the refreshing and nourishing flavors of ginger, peach, and green spinach. It's the ideal way to fuel up for the day or recover from exercise.

Ingredients: 1 cup fresh spinach leaves. 1 ripe peach, peeled and pitted. 1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled and chopped. 1/2 banana. 1/2 cup coconut milk. 1/2 cup water. 1 tablespoon honey optional. Ice cubes optional.

Instructions: Thoroughly wash the fresh spinach leaves. Take the ripe peach and pit it. Cut and peel the raw ginger. In a blender, combine the spinach, peach, ginger, banana, coconut milk, and water. Add honey for sweetness if desired. If you would like your smoothie colder, add ice cubes. Blend until creamy and smooth, making sure to fully incorporate all of the ingredients. Taste and add more honey or coconut milk to adjust sweetness or thickness as necessary. Transfer into a glass and serve right away. Savor your tasty Green Smoothie with Ginger Peaches!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

A crunchy take on the classic peanut butter and banana sandwich that gives kids energy and important nutrients they need to stay active.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter. 1 ripe banana, thinly sliced. Whole grain bread slices. Handful of granola.

Instructions: Spread peanut butter on one bread slice. Layer banana slices on top. Sprinkle granola over bananas. Top with another bread slice to form a sandwich.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This Mango Berry Protein Smoothie with a hint of garlic from Garlic + Zest is a refreshing and nutritious way to start your day or refuel after a workout. The combination of sweet mango, tangy berries, and creamy yogurt is complemented by the subtle kick of garlic, creating a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients: 1 cup frozen mango chunks. 1/2 cup mixed berries such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries. 1 scoop vanilla protein powder. 1/2 cup Greek yogurt. 1/2 cup almond milk. 1 tablespoon honey. 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic.

Instructions: Fruit chunks from frozen mango, mixed berries, protein powder, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey, and minced garlic should all be put in a blender. Mix until it's creamy and smooth. Pour into glasses and serve right away. You can add fresh berries or mint leaves as a garnish if you want to.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This Almond Protein Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day or refuel after a workout. Packed with almond goodness and protein, it's both satisfying and energizing.

Ingredients: 1 cup almond milk. 1 ripe banana. 2 tablespoons almond butter. 1 scoop vanilla protein powder. 1 tablespoon honey. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Ice cubes optional.

Instructions: Add almond milk, ripe banana, almond butter, vanilla protein powder, honey, and cinnamon to a blender. If you prefer a colder smoothie, you can also add a few ice cubes at this stage. Blend everything until smooth and creamy. Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes