Kale Beet Meal Replacement Smoothie

I have been waiting to try a juice cleanse since the summer started. I read that to get ready for a cleanse you should try replacing a meal or two with liquids like a meal replacement shake or smoothie. Thus, today I thought we'd try it out for dinner :)

Instead of your typical smoothie that is mainly fruit/sugar, I wanted to incorporate healthy veggies as it's base and a hint of some natural sugars from fruit! 

Remember I am replacing an entire meal. Smoothies should not be this large if it is a snack! Snack sized Smoothies vary from 4-12 ounces and a Meal Replacement Smoothie varies 12-24 ounces *depending on the type of meal replacement*.

Kale has a grainy texture to it. So if you don't like weird textures try Spinach! Also If you like things sweet, add some apple or mango! I personally might add some Greek yogurt next time to it :)

Be sure to add your meal into your myfitnesspal app and to weigh/measure out all of your portions!

Serves 2 people
Time: 10 min

What You'll Need: 
3 oz Fresh Kale
3 oz Red Beets w/ skin, steam for softness before (easier to blend) then chill them
2 oz Banana-Small
3 oz Fresh Pineapple 
2 oz Carrots
1 cup Ice
1 cup water

How to steam Beets:
1. Wash and Chop into small pieces, keep skin

2. In a pot put 2 cups water, begin to boil

3. Add a steamer insert, place beets inside with lid on top for 10 min, stirring occasionally until soft
*Place steamer insert then beets:

 *Stir them:

4. Take off heat place in bowl and chill until it's time for dinner :)

Directions for Smoothie:
1. Clean and chop up all your fruit and veggies

2. Place Veg and Fruit in the blender with ice

3. Blend until thickness you like is achieved. I like it thick!

4. Place in a cup and enjoy!

*Makes about 24 ounces; 12 ounces is a serving.
**Since I am a protein based diet woman, I paired this with a Protein shake (Protein powder mixed with water) to make my liquid meal more hearty!

Serving Size: 
12 oz Kale & Beet Smoothie 96 calories
1 Chocolate Protein Shake 140 calories
Total Calories: 236 Calories