The New Beginnings New Year Smoothie

by Sarah Steimer

Time to start the new year with something healthy! This bad boy was like drinking a whole breakfast, and is probably healthier than most handfuls of cereal we shove in our food holes. I mean, what?

• 1 small banana, or half of 1 large banana
• 1/2 apple, cored (I keep the skin on, but it can be peeled)
• juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1/4 cup oats
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 1 large handful spinach
• 1 small carrot, cut into a few pieces
• 1 teaspoon matcha powder (optional)

Add all ingredients to a blender and puree well. If too thick, add more orange juice.

Makes 1 glass.