It's summer, it's hot, kids like to eat tons of ice cream to keep cool and, of course, for it's yummy sweetness, but it's not good to have tons of ice cream all summer long, so I sometimes make my girls blueberry smoothies. The smoothies are cold, sweet (in a good way, not all sugar), and yummy. If you want to try this tasty treat, here are the ingredients...
The amount of each ingredient is up to you, I don't measure, but I'll give you an idea of what I put each time:
Frozen Blueberries (you can use other frozen berries as well) - I use a small blender and I put about three or four handfuls of small-sized frozen blueberries
A big scoop of Peanut Butter - I would like to use almond butter, but the girls like peanut butter best
Several Fresh Spinach Leaves
Half of an Avocado - cut in cubes
About half a handful of unsalted Walnuts
Half of a six-ounce size container of Blueberry Yogurt (or berry of your choice)
Around a tablespoon of Honey
Around a tablespoon of Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Around one cup of Milk, maybe a little less or a little more, depends on how thick you want it
Just throw all the ingredients into a blender and pulse several times, and there ya go... a cold, sweet, refreshing, and most importantly, healthy smoothie. At least it's better than extra sweet ice cream. ha
I don't give them a huge amount, I fill about half of a regular sized mason jar, which is just the right amount for them.
I took a quick pic of today's blueberry smoothies with my smartphone. It's a refreshing treat after playin' in the pool. :)
Enjoy! :)
(see below for the "first time standing" post)
