Brewin' with Brandi: Power Up Smoothie

Written by Kat
The Espresso Afficionado
Published on Aug 2, 2012
Kat is a passionate coffee enthusiast and seasoned blogger. Read her posts for insights on brew methods, coffee recipes, and machine reviews.
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Looking for ways to pack more power into your coffee's punch? How about incorporating fruits and veggies rich in anti-oxidants? Yeah, we said it. Watch as she puts everything from chocolate sauce to kale into the Vitamix ... then we drink it -- and it's good!

Ingredients
  1. 1 cup chopped kale
  2. 1 frozen banana
  3. 2 tablespoons walnuts
  4. 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  5. 1 cup plain, unsweetened almond milk
  6. 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
  7. 6 ice cubes
  8. 2 shots of espresso
  9. 1 oz Monin Sugar Free Dark Chocolate sauce
Directions Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend well until fully incorporated. Enjoy!

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