Starting the Day Off Right

One thing I fail to do on a regular basis is start my day off with a good breakfast. I'm usually either in a hurry to get out the door and go to work, or I sleep so late that by the time I actually get around to making some sort of food, it's more of a lunch-type thing instead. What I've discovered, thanks to my new blender, is that all of the random fruits and veggies in my fridge that normally go bad before they get eaten can actually come together in a delicious way. Today, I give you my Green Breakfast Smoothie.

First off, I have to thank Mustache Man for the inspiration for this one. Second, this doesn't necessarily have to be a breakfast smoothie; it's great any time of the day, even more so after a solid workout. Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder (I'd recommend vanilla) and you're good to go!

1 cup fresh blueberries
2 cups baby spinach (I use a good-sized handful)
2 clementines or mandarin orange
1/2 medium (7-8") banana, sliced (I only use half, as the flavor can be rather overpowering if you use a whole one)
1 cup skim milk
4 or 5 ice cubes
dash of cinnamon

Peel the citrus and divide the sections, removing any seeds you might find. Put the ice in your blender, use the "crush" setting to turn it into a nice snow, then add the other ingredients. Pulse on high for about 30 seconds and then you're good to go. This makes roughly 20oz of fluid.

Nutrition info
Calories: 300
Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 77g
Fiber: 15g
Protein: 21g
Lots and lots and lots of vitamins and minerals.