Super Smoothies
Looking for a sweet drink without the guilt? Give smoothies a try! Grab the blender and stock up on your favorite produce for super simple smoothies.
Fresh smoothies are a healthy choice for breakfast, snack, or dessert. When you blend produce into a smoothie you get a tasty variety of vitamins and minerals, all in one glass. More color means more nutrition, so add as many different fruits and vegetables as you can, into the mix!
Juicy Tips for Super Smoothies
- Wash, chop, and remove any seeds from produce before blending.
- Blend smoothies ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Pour your favorite mixture into ice cube trays and freeze to make delicious, healthy popsicles.
Get your child involved; have them help choose a variety of fruits and vegetables to create fun flavor and color possibilities!
- Include a few ounces of unsweetened 1% milk, skim milk, soy or almond milk, or yogurt for added creaminess and nutrition.
- Beets are an easy way to give drinks a bright red or pink color, and they add a bit of sweetness. Chop them into cubes before blending. Beets are rich in folate (vitamin B9), which helps cells grow and function.
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- Frozen ripe bananas can also make smoothies creamier. Other fruits, like peaches, apricots, berries, pineapple, and mango, can also be frozen. Just peel the fruit and place it in a sealed plastic bag or container before freezing.
- Leafy greens, like kale and spinach, are packed with vitamins A, C, K and folate, which are crucial for healthy vision, immunity, bone health, and cell growth. Blend them into a bright green drink to get your child excited about trying something new.
Simple Smoothie Recipes
Use a blender to combine all ingredients until smooth.
Hulk Smoothie
Add more or less of each ingredient to your liking!
- ¾ cup water
- 1 banana
- 2 cups kale (or spinach)
- 1 medium apple
- 2 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
Tropical Treat
Add any other fruit you have, like oranges, peaches, or papaya.
- 1-2 cups pineapple, chopped
- 1 cup mango, peeled and chopped
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 1 cup water
Watermelon Refresher
For a different flavor, substitute ginger for mint.
- 2 cups watermelon
- 1-2 frozen bananas
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
