GRAND Magazine - July/August 2017 - 9

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Strawberry Dream Smoothie

This smoothie is a great "gateway" smoothie into the world of veggie smoothies.
The strawberry, banana, and yogurt flavors overpower that of the veggies making
it a great way to sneak some veggies into your unsuspecting child.
Steaming the vegetables prior to adding them contributes to the wonderful creamy
texture. Tell your little one there are veggies in this smoothie after they drink it and
they may not believe you!
Servings: 1 medium (2 servings for a smaller child)
¼ cup broccoli
1 carrot, chopped
¼ cup green
beans
¼ cup frozen
strawberries
¼ frozen banana
¼ cup vanilla
greek yogurt
4 oz organic milk
Steam broccoli,
carrot, and green
beans until tender
(about 5 minutes).
Combine cooked
vegetables with the
remaining ingredients
in blender. Blend well,
pour into a glass, and
enjoy! Optional: Slice
a fresh strawberry
halfway and slide
onto the rim of the
cup for a garnish!

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Kids Protein Smoothie

When it comes to kids' smoothies, it is easier
to overdo it with protein powder designed for
adults.
This smoothie helps you to meet your grandchild's protein needs without turning to powder.
It has a subtle sweet flavor that kids will love.
The milk, yogurt, and walnuts all provide natural
protein content without going overboard.
Add in ½ cup of veggies and ½ cup of fruit
and the nutrition content of this smoothie is
hard to beat!
Servings: 1 medium
Ingredients
½ cup milk
½ cup vanilla greek yogurt
½ cup avocado
½ cup frozen spinach
½ frozen banana
1 tbsp ground walnuts
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in blender. Mix well
and serve immediately.
Milkshakes are typically very high in saturated fat and refined sugars - three things that
kids do not need more of in their diet.
This smoothie uses the creamy deliciousness of avocados and bananas to create a super
healthy kid's milkshake.
It's true, the avocado does add a fair number
of calories to this shake, but they are calories
that come from healthy fats which are essential
for kids brain development! And avocados are
also packed with magnesium, B-6, and and vitamin C. Talk about brain food.

Photo courtesy of easyhealthsmoothie.com

Daniel Pelegreen is a "smoothie guru," founder of Easy
Healthy Smoothie where you'll discover natural, easy nutrition
hacks for maintaining a healthier lifestyle and tackling excess
weight, fatigue, and stress. For more recipes and smoothie
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