Green breakfast smoothie

People say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and I definitely agree with them. However, I can't stomach the thought of having something heavy when I first wake up so I like to have something when I get to work that is filling and yet nice and light.

I find a smoothie fits the bill perfectly and this is my favourite breakfast smoothie. I have been informed that the look of it is frightening and even had one friend refuse to try it. However, if you can get past the fact that it looks like green sludge the taste is light and refreshing.

Green breakfast smoothie (makes enough for two mornings)

Ingredients: 

1. 1 banana
2. 1/2 zucchini 
3. 1/2 carrot
4. 1 cup spinach (or kale/ lettuce/ other greens) 
5. 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
6. 1 tsp coconut oil 
7. 1 tsp wheat grass
8. 1/4 cup rolled oats
9. 1 cup soy or almond milk

Method: Slice carrot, banana and zucchini, add all ingredients and Blend until smooth.

Additional ingredients: 
 Depending on what vegies and fruit we have I add different ingredients or spices. And I find it a great way to use up vegie/ fruit odds and ends

1. Apple to replace the carrot with some cinnamon for spice
2. Cucumber to replace the zucchini with some mint for a refreshing start to the day 
3. Add nectarine, peach or a little honey to make things a little sweeter