Kid-Tastic Smoothies that Are Mother Approved

These yummy smoothies will have your kids begging for more. High in chlorophyll, these drinks will help you feel more energized and alive, and will also help your body to naturally detoxify.

Do not let the spinach in these drinks scare you. If you are not a big spinach eater, start small. Begin by trying these drinks with a few spinach leaves and then slowly adding more spinach each time you make them.

Conner's Blue Drink Special

• 2 cups of milk (we use soy milk, rice milk, and almond milk, but any kind of milk will work)
• 2-3 LARGE handfuls of spinach (rinsed)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon orange juice concentrate
• 1-2 bananas
• 1 apple (chopped into small pieces)
• 3 cups frozen blueberries
• Vanilla protein powder (optional)

Place all ingredients in a Vita-Mix or blender. Be sure to secure the lid on tight! Blend on high (or on variable 10 if you are using a Vita-Mix) until smooth. I usually allow the smoothie to blend for approximately two minutes.

We love to enjoy this smoothie with a straw. Believe it or not, this drink actually has a bluish tone despite the large serving of spinach. My toddlers love this drink and often beg for more. I love this drink because one glass contains four servings of fruit and at least two servings of vegetables.

Drink Your Watermelon Smoothie

• 3-4 cups seedless watermelon
• 1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries (frozen strawberries create more of a sorbet)
• 2-3 kiwis (peeled)
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 2 handfuls of fresh spinach (rinsed)
• water

Place all of your ingredients into a Vita-Mix or blender. Add enough water to cover approximately half of your ingredients. Be careful to not add too much water, watermelon naturally contains a lot of liquid. I always add just a little less water than what I think I need, and then add more later if necessary.

Be sure to secure the lid to the blender, it is never fun to clean watermelon off your ceiling!

Puree ingredients on high until it reaches a smooth consistency. Allow two minutes to create a smooth drink. We have also enjoyed this smoothie chunky by blending for 30-60 seconds. Enjoy!

If your kids love Popsicles, try freezing these yummy drinks in Popsicle molds and enjoying on a hot summer afternoon. Who knew eating healthy could taste so delicious?