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Kid Approved Green Smoothie

By: Laura from Gluten Free Pantry

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.

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.

Ingredients

  • 3 kiwis
  • 1 pear
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 1/2 cup 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!