Smoothie Success

Whether you're looking for an on-the-go breakfast, a post-workout burst of energy, or an afternoon pick-me-up, a smoothie can't be beat.

It's almost as tasty as a milk shake, but much healthier. And it can be a particularly quick and easy way to boost your consumption of fruits, vegetables, and key nutrients, which are all important for health.

Often my most favorite smoothie is the one shown here. It's just a cup of almond milk, one frozen banana, a bit of vanilla, a squeeze or two of the honey bear, and a large pinch of ground flax seed.

Sometimes there's a bit of ground oatmeal and a generous scoop of peanut butter thrown in (now that's indulgent).

Other times I'll toss in a handful of kale, which turns the smoothie a wonderful shade of green without particularly altering the flavor.

Or perhaps there's a handful of frozen blueberries as a last-minute add-in to the mix.

Any way it's blended, it's a great, healthful snack.