Smoothies

Smoothies

A Great Way to get 5 a Day

We all know that eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables is considered vitally important for health these days - and we all also know that finding the time to buy and prepare the required 5 portions each day is not always easy. Nor is it easy persuading our children to join in!

Smoothies are a great way of sneaking in those vital portions - and they have the added bonus of being delicious and popular with kids too!

Of course, you don't have to stick to the recipes we suggest below. Most of your favorite fruit combinations will taste delicious in a homemade smoothie.

Smoothies are also a great way to let kids get involved in the kitchen. Let them choose their favorite fruits and encourage them to help you peel and chop them up (according to their age of course). They can be in charge of measuring liquid ingredients in measuring cups.

Smoothie Recipes

Here are some favorite smoothies that are great for breakfast or any time of the day. Simply throw all ingredients in the blender and blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes.

Bananarama
1 banana, 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, dash of milk

Mango Mania
1 mango (cut and pitted), 1/4 cup orange juice

Peach Medley
1 peach (cut and pitted), 1 banana, 1/4 cup orange juice

Berry Surprise
1/2 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup raspberries, ¼ cup of milk

Strawberry Ice
1 cup strawberries, 1 cup orange juice, I cup crushed ice

Honey Melon
1 cup chopped honey dew lemon pieces, 1/4 cup apple juice, tablespoon honey.

Banana Boost
1 banana, 1/4 shredded wheat cereal (or other high fiber cereal), 1/4 cup milk. A great way to get extra fiber and vitamins into your child's diet.

Try A Smoothie Popsicle

If it's hot outside why not try smoothie popsicles? They are a nutritious alternative to sugary ice cream as well as being a delicious summer treat. For a creamier consistency try adding 1/4 cup yogurt of your choice to the recipes above and pour the smoothie mixture into popsicle moulds.

If you don't have popsicle moulds you can use paper cups or even ice cube trays. Fill cups or tray and when half frozen and slushy like insert a popsicle stick and leave until fully frozen.

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