Wiggles LOVES to make smoothies! Together, we make then several times a week. As she has gotten older I have let her do more and more of the steps on her own. I start by getting out all the ingredients and the blender. I add the juice and coconut milk. Wiggles does the rest by herself. She know to blend in the spinach before adding the fruit. Together we pick the fruits we plan to use. I will ask her to add 4 strawberries, 5 mangoes, and 6 pineapples. We are working on math skills and she doesn't even know it! Wiggles favorite part is pushing the button to start the blender.
1 handful organic spinach
1/4 cup coconut milk (optional, adds in a healthy fat)
1 ripe banana
1 to 1-1/2 cups of organic frozen fruit (strawberries, mango, pineapple, raspberries)
Blend together apple juice, spinach, and coconut milk until spinach pieces are very small.
Then add in banana and frozen fruit. Blend well. Check consistency. May add additional frozen fruit and/or apple juice as needed.
Serve cold with a straw.
Tip #1- Freeze over-ripe bananas (peel first) for smoothies.
Tip #2- Frozen organic fruit is often cheaper than fresh depending on the season. Check the freezer department of your favorite grocery store often and buy when on sale to stock up.
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