Thought I would throw in a healthy-ish recipe to balance out the sweet cakes and cookies I’ve been sharing! It’s all about balance, right? So if you like making smoothies, this is a good and healthy one to try! You might be skeptical about using kale in a smoothie, but it really does taste good—the apple flavor is what stands out!

I was inspired by this smoothie recipe over at Real Simple. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but when I took my first sip I was surprised at how much I liked it! The banana and apple juice make a nice sweet balance to the kale and celery (I used one whole small banana instead of half a banana that the original recipe calls for). So if you’re craving something healthy, this is the perfect thing to try for breakfast or to sip on in the afternoon!

Because this is an apple-flavored smoothie, it seems perfect for this early fall time of year! Do you have a favorite healthy smoothie you like to make?