Meal Planner - THE MORNING blend

Whirlwind mornings are no match for these super quick smoothie packs. Just prep ahead, stash in the freezer, then whip up breakfast in seconds.

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Ginger-Kale Smoothies

This vibrant smoothie is a sweet way to start your day. —Linda Green, Kilauea, Kauai, HI

Takes: 15 min. • Makes: 2 servings

1 1/4 cups orange juice

1 tsp. lemon juice

2 cups torn fresh kale

1 medium apple, peeled and coarsely chopped

1 Tbsp. minced fresh gingerroot

4 ice cubes

1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp. ground turmeric

Dash cayenne pepper

Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

1 CUP 121 cal., 0 fat (0 sat. fat), 0 chol., 22mg sod., 29g carb. (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g pro.

DIABETIC EXCHANGES 11/2 fruit, 1 vegetable.

MAKE IT AHEAD!

For freezer packs, divide kale, apple, gingerroot and ice cubes evenly between 2 containers. Freeze. To make smoothies, add a frozen mixture to blender, then add half each of the orange juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, turmeric and cayenne pepper to make 1 serving.

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