I've been starting my mornings out with kale smoothies. I'm not an advocate of juicing - in fact, I think juicing is a great way to gulp down a bunch of sugar. That's why I make my smoothies in the Cuisinart, not with a fancy blender. This means that the fiber in my fruits and vegetables isn't completely decimated.
The other problem I have with smoothies is that they leave me hungry after 2 hours. I've solved that by substituting plain nonfat Greek yogurt for a milk substance, which gives me a little kick of protein. Oh, and Chia seeds for fiber and magical amino acids. Here's my complete recipe, which makes enough for a big tall glass.
Emily's Kale Smoothie
1 cup kale, stems removed and washed
1/4 cup fresh mint
1 apple (cored)
1 orange, peeled
3 Tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon Chia seeds
1/4 cup water
Combine all ingredients and blend for a minute or two. Ta da! Breakfast is served.