There are several reasons I like to make smoothies for breakfast:

1. They are tasty.
2. They go together quickly.
3. They can be healthy (notice how I didn’t say they are healthy? Excess sugar and fat, I’m talking to you).
4. They are portable!

There are a few things I do the same with my smoothies almost each and every time.

1. Ice first.
   1. if I have a frozen fruit, I cut the amount of ice, subbing it for the frozen fruit, of course.
2. Next comes fruit. This is my only source of sugar. No kidding!
   1. Part of that fruit is half of a banana, minus the peel.  his adds a little creaminess and body
3. I add fresh ginger; because I like it a little spicy.
4. I add lemon or lime, including the peel. It intensifies the citrus flavor and I hear the peel is good for the liver so, win, win!
5. I add collagen powder (specifically Vital Proteins, unflavored). I find it frustrating that a lot of that expensive powder gets stuck in the bottom of the Vitamix cup when I am using the single serving glass to mix, so now I dilute it in a bit of water first.
6. I add almond milk.
   1. If out of almond milk, I add regular milk.
   2. If out of milk, I add a dollop of yogurt and water.
   3. If out of yogurt, I just add water.

And those are the usual suspects.

The unknowns are:

1. What kind of fruit?
2. Vegetables or no vegetables?
3. A little extra something? Cinnamon, nuts, cocao…?

I like to add something green, but typically only if I am not using berries. Kiwis are perfect with pineapple, and regular apple if you want to go green.

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