Niki's Green Smoothie

I am on a health kick and thanks to my new Ninja blender.... a smoothie kick too!!!   I got brave and wanted to see what these green smoothies are all about.   Don't be scared.... they are good!!!!   I would suggest starting out small.  Add a small handful of spinach only...and/or put the smoothie in a closed dark cup so you can't "see the green" until you get used to it.  I've recently doubled my green intake and still love it!!!   Here is my original recipe.   Your bladder will thank you for all the nutrients you are giving it!!!  Oh... and I added up all the calories... only 163!!!!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 Cups Unsweetened Almond Milk
1/2 frozen banana (leave out if banana's bother you)
7 frozen blueberries
1/8 Cup Quick Oats (Add more for hungrier appetites!!)
3 slices of pears (I used Del Monte Lite Canned Pears... a can lasts me about a week)
1/2 Cup packed Spinach
1/4 Cup Kale or Collard Greens
1 Small (about 4-5 inches) celery stick (I freeze mine)

Directions:
 Add all ingredients in blender and blend.   Be sure to blend for a long time (about 3 minutes) to make sure all greens are liquified.   I don't like to chew my smoothies!!  ;)

Yields about 20 ounces

Blueberry & Pear Smoothie

What to do when you're craving a Summer Smoothie, but are so limited by the fruits you can eat?  Make a smoothie with the two fruits you can eat... Blueberries and Pears!  When making this, I wasn't sure if it'd be any good, but turns out it is rather refreshing and yum.   And Blueberries and Pears are full of nutrients that are great for your body!

Ingredients:
1 Cup Milk
2 Cups Ice Cubes
1/2 Cup Blueberries ( used fresh)
1/2 Cup Pears (I used canned, all I had)
1 Tbsp Honey

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.   Makes 2 glasses.