We are always looking for ways to get more veggies into the kids, and green smoothies are a great way of achieving this.
When it comes to smoothies for children, though, it definitively helps to keep the flavour as naturally and sweet tasting as possibly.
We love this simple version right here, served in a small cup with a straw, a sippy cup, in a pouch, or even frozen into a freezer pop. (Anything served in ice cream form is a winner, you see).
Simple Green Smoothie
Makes 2 toddler-sized servings.
Ingredients
1 cup almond milk (or dairy milk or coconut)
1 banana, sliced and frozen
½ cup frozen pineapple, strawberries, or mango
2 handfuls spinach
Directions
1. Place all ingredients into blender and blend on high for 1 minute or until all the ingredients are combined and very smooth.
2. Add milk if needed to thin out for a sippy cup.
Variations: Add 1 teaspoon chia seeds or flaxseeds for additional fat, protein and fiber. Use baby kale instead of spinach. Freeze into popsicle molds.
(Recipe via
Sweetashoney.co)
