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.
Blackberry Smoothie
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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