This is another submission from my dietitian friend Lisa. Got an easy snack idea for kids? Let us know…
Smoothies have always been a hit with my kids and it’s a great way to get antioxidant-rich fruits into their diet (as well as calcium and fiber). They make a filling snack or a quick meal when we are on the go.
-1 cup milk or orange juice (calcium-fortified is good for 4 years and older with higher calcium requirements)
-½ cup yogurt (vanilla works well)
-½ frozen banana (I use frozen for a thicker consistency)
- ¼ cup Fresh fruit in season: any combination of berries, kiwis, papayas, mangos, peaches or ripe melons. (I use frozen fruit in the off season for better flavor).
* For an extra nutrition boost you can try adding: ¼ cup tofu, 1 T. flaxseed oil, 1 T. peanut butter or 2 T. wheat germ.
Blend well. Makes one serving.
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When we have avocadoes, I’ll add those to the smoothies too. My kids don’t like them, but they don’t even notice them in a smoothie.