Knowing that the green color might scare them off to trying it, I called it the "Hulk" smoothie, and excitedly asked if they wanted to try it! I told them it tasted like lemonade, but it makes you strong like the Hulk.
Needless to say, it worked! And they LOVED it! Drank it all and asked for more.
Here is the recipe: (this makes a full blender)
- 2 organic oranges, peeled
- 1 organic lemon, peeled
- 1 organic banana
- 2 cups organic spinach
- 1 organic red apple (gala, red delicious, etc)
- 2 TBSP flax seed (ground or whole...I used ground to disguise it better)
- 2 cups distilled water (or alkalized water- filtered tap water with a tsp baking soda)
- 1 cup organic strawberries, frozen (if using fresh strawberries, add ice to the water)
- 1 TBSP raw honey optional(I find that when I make the smoothie for myself, I don't need it. kids, however, like sweetness in their drinks and it may help get them used to the flavors)
Add water, flax seed, and spinach to blender. Blend until smooth. Add the rest of the fruit and honey if desired.
