Now this one is a favorite for breakfast. It’s quick, simple and very healthy. I was first kind of turned off by the idea of it but once I tasted it there was no turning back. If your going to make this for kids add more fruit and work you way up to the greener things. Don’t limit yourself to what you think you like and don’t like. It’s a refreshing drink and if it’s energy your looking for then your going to get it. It’s a great way to start healthy eating. Now mind you, you can substitute a lot of the green stuff with organic baby greens.

Enjoy!

Basic Green Smoothie

Makes about 1-2 quarts

4-5 peeled medium bananas
1-inch slice of peeled fresh pineapple
1-2 cups seasonal and/or favorite fruit (red berries are great to mask the green color and/or taste
1-2 cups greens (milder greens, such as romaine lettuce or baby spinach often go over better with children)
1-2 cups of liquid (fresh-squeezed juice or coconut water)

Blend fruit and liquid first, then add greens. Puree until smooth and enjoy!

A great use of leftover juice and/or smoothies is to make homemade popsicles.

Experiment with different greens to find a combination that suits you. Mix and match some of the following:

• Baby Spinach
• Romaine lettuce
• Parsley
• Mint
• Kale
• Chard
• Baby greens (spring mix)
• Arugula
• Wheat grass
• Barley grass
• Sprouts
• Celery
• Wild greens (such as dandelion)

You can also add “super greens”spirulina, blue-green algae, barley or wheat grass), other “superfoods”(such as cacoa nibs, maca, goji berries, etc.) or EFA oils like hemp seed, borage, flax, and evening primrose oil. Just keep in mind that these may change the consistency and taste of the smoothie drastically. Personally, I do not recommend adding dairy products of any kind as combining with fruit can cause digestive upset.

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