I consider myself a semi-creative gal, I always try to think outside of the box, and all that.  But, it never occurred to me that you could mix leafy, green vegetables into a smoothie.  That makes green smoothies, it makes them even healthier for you, AND it means that Max will eat VEGETABLES!  Why have I never though of this before?!?!  I found a blog, Happy Food, through some random blog-hopping the other day, and it's a very fun site with lots of neat ideas about vegetarian and raw-food eating (of which, I am neither, by the way.  I just love trying new things, plus our family eating habits have gone from decent, to marginal, to downright awful over the last few months, and I've been trying to turn that train around.)  I'll also be the first to admit that Max has turned into a picky eater completely due to my enabling, and often times, downright laziness.   I'm not proud of that, but acceptance is the first step.  Instead of "sneaking" the spinach into his smoothie, I told him what I was doing, and I let him watch while I made it.  Hopefully, at some point, he will realize that veggies really aren't something evil that I have to trick him into eating.  We are taking the 30 day Green Smoothie Challenge (more info on the blog) and I'm really very excited about it!  It's only been 4 days, but I feel better already.  I think this is just what I needed to jump start our family into better eating habits this year.  Plus, these green smoothies will be even better when I can use fresh spinach and swiss chard from my own garden!  Ah, come on Spring!!!!  We are SO ready.

*Smoothie pictured above was made with frozen bananas, frozen pineapple, lots of pea shoots and a splash of water.  (and it was very, very good!) 

Comments

[Jocelyn]

Actually that looks pretty good! Congrats on making a switch to healthier foods and best of luck on getting your little one to eat them! I hope the habit "takes"!

[Sarah Keith]

Just the way you posted it ALL PRETTY makes it look good! I love the Odwalla green machine so these smoothies are probably pretty good!
Sarah

[Veronica]

Oooh, this is exciting! I went vegetarian last October, so I'm still sorta new at this, and I'm constrantly trying to find yummy new foods. Thanks!! :)

[Sarah]

I just found happy food, too! Have not yet tried the green smoothies, but it sounds like an interesting concept. You will have to let us know your experience. :)

[Jeannine]

Is there a recipe for this smoothie? It sounds refreshing and yummy!

:)

[Amber]

Mmmm. I got two big bunches of spinach and some kale today. I need to make one in the morning!

[Deva]

My kids love green smoothies too. Here is their favorite (this is big enough for them to split)
8oz Spinach
1.5 cups frozen blueberries
1 cup strawberries
1 orange (with just the very outside orange part cut off)
1T flax
1-2 mejool dates if you want
1 frozen banana if you want it a bit sweeter with creamy feel

Blend and marvel in the fact that your kid is getting lots of protein from a non animal source.

I have a lot more recipes too, let me know if you want one. I make a pumpkin smoothie that is so good it taste like pie.

[Sloane Solanto]

I got up this morning and juiced a few pounds of carrots and froze in ice cube trays. Then I blended, not juiced..to keep the fiber...a bag of kale with water and froze it also. I am going to whip up a shake for lunch....my aunt wanted to know what was wrong with V-8...hehehe

[Lisa]

Omgosh, did you see my post on green smoothies? My kids love them...Yummy. Great minds think alike. I will check out that food site you linked with. have a great day.
Lisa