My boys would eat these smoothies everyday if I would make them! These smoothies are so tasty, and so healthy too.With a few simple key ingredients my kids eat them every time, no matter what really healthy stuff I throw in!
Have you ever made your own yogurt? I use The EasiYo maker that truely is SO easy… However, its made and sold only from New Zealand, so for those of you in the States… its really not cheaper to use. For me, its super convenient and even my husband can make yogurt! {grin}
For the rest of you there are lots of options for makers you use at home. Kohls has some great options:
You can also get some good Yogurt Maker
s on Amazon.
s on Amazon.
and now for my recipe:
The two MUST HAVES… Banana and Yogurt {lightly sweetened homemade}
If using store yogurt I would use plain or vanilla.
The yogurt provides the creamy base and the banana sweetens it.
I usually add a handful or frozen blueberries and strawberry and a dash of OJ too.
Blend until smooth in your blender, serve with straws or spoons if thick.
Thats the base… Now if you want to make it even healthier…
KALE:
I add several TBS of dried kale… {my mom gives it too me. She takes fresh kale and dehydrates it.}We keep it crushed in the freezer and it lasts a long time.
SPINACH:
Before my mom started giving me the kale, I would add a cube a frozen spinach to the smoothie. It added to the cold and would blend right in. You should be able to buy cubes, or you can make your own in ice cube trays from steamed spinach.
WHEAT GERM:
I often add a few TBS of wheat Germ as well to my smoothies for fiber.
I often add a few TBS of wheat Germ as well to my smoothies for fiber.
CARROT/SWEET POTATO CUBES:
Puree carrots/potato and freeze in cubes. Add one or two cubes to the blender.
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Brandi says
I’ve been on a smoothie kick lately too. I’ll have to try one of your additions next time I make one. I’m really curious about the sweet potato cubes. Thanks for sharing.
Paula Parrish says
I love making homemade smoothies, thanks for the smoothie making tips. ;o)
momphotographer says
This sounds so good! I might try it for myself and my kids. They love all kinds of smoothies! and what a great way to sneak some greens in them, as well!
Danielle Reeves says
GREAT idea for hiding a bit more extra nutrition into your kid’s snacks and such – LOVE it! One of my twins is a major drinker….he’d just drink all of his meals if we’d let him. This would be brilliant for him on those days I just don’t want to fight it 😀
Laura says
I love making spinach and fruit smoothies. My 2-year-old daughter calls them “coffee” and slurps them right down. Hey … whatever works! ha!!
Meredith S says
Wow! Ok first of all, I have never heard of a yogurt maker, so I learned something new! 🙂 I love the idea of dropping some sweet potatoes or spinach cubes into the smoothie as well! I do a lot of the others already. Thanks for sharing this over at Give Me the Gooods Monday!
Jenna LaFevor says
Love me some smoothies! This sounds great! Thanks for sharing at Give Me The Goods Monday! Can’t wait to see what you bring next week! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Lois Erdmann says
I like to add a scoop of protein powder to my smoothies. This just gives me options when I don’t have a lot of other goodies to add. I like using frozen fruit and now I need to try adding the greens. I never gave a thought to drying kale. Great way to use it before it goes to waste.
BeColorful says
The kale would really change it up. Sounds easy and definitely healthy. Thanks for linking up.
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Clovis says
I make smoothies all the time. I put flax seed, sometimes lettuce or types of juice. I got to buy more protein powder to add also.