green smoothie

I have recently been starting my day with a tall glass of water with a squeeze of lemon or lime and this smoothie; I'm officially a smoothie convert.  This mix is really satisfying and it can be used as a starting point for what flavors you like and have at the moment (vanilla, cocoa, peanut butter, berries...), but the frozen banana is necessary; it gives this smoothie a creamy texture, sweetens the drink, and hides any green flavor

for one:

1/2 frozen banana

large handful of kale or spinach

4 roasted almonds

2 T ground flaxseed

3 strawberries

3 ice cubes

generous shake of cinnamon

1 c milk (I use unsweetened silk soymilk)

small piece of ginger

squeeze of lemon

combine all ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy

yummm.