In an effort to get more nutrients into my sweet peeps diets, I have been embracing the lure of smoothies. I mean, who wouldn’t rather have a smoothie over a salad, right?
I know that Kip and I have enjoyed getting creative with our fruit and veggies. Frequently, I will gather a concoction of ingredients and work them so that they are getting good stuff without them knowing it. So far the easiest has been Kale, thankfully it is just colorful without a strong flavor. Flax & Spinach are two another staples in our smoothies. To make them pleasing to their pallets we add many of these other varieties: Pumpkin, mango, berries, apples, grapefruit, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapple, watermelon, lemon, grapes, bananas, kiwi, peanut butter, almond milk, coconut milk and carrots to name a few.
I am not a huge fan of beets, but I am working up the courage to add them to our list of ingredients. After all, I need to be willing to try new things as well, right?
As a mom it has made life easier, no fussing and I feel good that they are getting more of what their bodies need.
Today’s smoothie is: Grapefruit, banana, kale & flax seed! Yummy!
Oh, and put your grapefruit peels in your vinegar spray for a fresh citrus scent.
You go girl! Love the healthy & yummy things you are trying and sharing – and yes – I think it’s GREAT for even you to try new things. I don’t know if I’ve ever in my life had a beet??? You’ll have to tell me how it goes. We too have been loving our smoothies! I read the ingredients on the “Naked” green juice and it doesn’t have any preservatives or anything “weird/unpronounceable” in the list!
YAY! Of course – I still think FRESH is BEST!
Great idea on the grapefruit peels