Green Smoothie

2 medium ripe bananas

1 ripe pear or apple, peeled if desired, chopped

2 cups chopped kale leaves, tough stems removed

½ cup cold orange juice

½ cup cold water

12 ice cubes

1 tbsp ground flaxseed

Preparation:

Place bananas, pear (or apple), kale, orange juice, water, ice cubes, and flaxseed in a blender. Pulse a few times, then puree until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Serves: 2.