Monday, June 13, 2011

Kid Friendly Spinach Drink

Okay so usually when I tell the kids I am experimenting they don't want to even try whatever it is that I made.  This time I didn't tell them it was an experiment and it turned out to be a huge success.  Instead of using the juicer I used a blender this time and we enjoyed all of the health benefits because the pulp was included in the drink.  Here is the recipe:

  • 1 apple (cut up into chunks)
  • 1 large handful of baby leaf spinach
  • 3 carrots (cut up)
  • 3 strawberries
  • 1 cup of orange juice
Put the spinach in first with a little water and start blending until you have a smooth consistency.  Then add in your other fruits and vegetables until all is blended well.  Lastly you need to add in the orange juice and blend for a few seconds.  That's it! Simple, homemade, healthy vegetable/fruit drink that will take you less time to make than it takes to login to facebook and read the wall lol!  Taking a few minutes to make sure you give your kids a healthy snack is worth the time and the effort!  You can adapt this recipe to your own liking by trying other fruits and vegetables.  Feel free to leave a comment with your own ingredients and let us know how it tasted!  Hope you enjoy this recipe!

*my four year old just came in and asked for more!