Perhaps it's just my generally stubborn attitude, but I regularly refuse to eat fruits and vegetables. I'll eat avocados, edamame and frozen blueberries. But that's about it (besides frozen corn and peas, which mom doesn't really count). So mom decided to try a different tack -- green smoothies. She and dad have them regularly, likely because it's less work than making a salad. But it does the trick. Se we've been experimenting with different recipes to find my favorites (these are pretty green for kid-friendly smoothies -- you can make some with yogurt or sweeter ingredients, but I started out trying mom's and liked them, so mom went with it).
Now, Kane generally LOVES anything that's green, including most green vegetables. But, and this is most definitely because of his stubborn attitude, he has refused to even try green smoothies. His refusal, of course, has only bolstered my willingness to try them and mock him ("Oh this is AWEsome. Yummy in my tummy."). But mom will take it -- it may go against popular grain, but we are all for cajoling, bribing and yes even mocking family members into eating fruits and veggies. SO, here are my two favorites and some green smoothie tips. We are going to try some with almond milk this week, so we'll let you know how those go!
This looks like I'm just being cute, but it's really part of me giving it to Kane.
"Look how much FUN smoothies are, Kaney!"
TIPS:
- go easy on the greens at first -- little tummies can be sensitive to them (as mom can tell you after a few middle of the night bathroom trips from me)
- blend your greens and liquid before adding any fruit
- freeze all fruits -- it makes for a really nice cold smoothie
- just give your kiddos a little bit in a small glass -- an adult-sized serving is a little daunting
- drink them with your kids -- we're more likely to try it if you do!
Avocado Goodness: Makes 1 adult-sized serving (if making for mom or dad, add up to 1/2 cup more of greens -- they can take it)
- 1/2 cup spinach or kale
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1/2 avocado (you can freeze this, too)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
Blend greens with coconut water first. Then add remaining ingredients and blend for 1-2 minutes.
You Put the Lime in the Coconut: Makes 1 adult-sized serving (if making for mom or dad, add up to 1/2 cup more of greens -- they can take it)
- 1/2 cup spinach or kale
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/4 cup frozen mango
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Blend greens with coconut water first. Then add remaining ingredients and blend for 1-2 minutes.
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