Kid Approved Green Smoothie

Finding healthy recipes for kids that they will actually enjoy is a challenge many parents face. Healthy smoothies, such as this Kid Approved Green Smoothie from Laura of the blog Gluten Free Pantry, are a perfect vessel for getting kids to eat their fruits and veggies.

Ingredients

• 3 kiwis
• 1 pear
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon raw honey (or coconut sugar if child is under 1 year of age)
• Chia seeds (optional)
• Kale (optional)

Instructions

1. To a Vitamix or blender add the kiwis, pear, spinach, water and sweetener.
    
2. Blend on high for several minutes. Pour into glasses, sip cups and the like...and enjoy!

Notes

Laura from Gluten Free Pantry (http://www.glutenfreepantry.blogspot.com/) has been studying nutrition and holistic medicine for many years. Laura is passionate about healthy living and believes nutritious food can be delicious-even for those living with food allergies. As a mother of two young kids, she strives to feed her family healthy food without sacrificing flavor or taste.