Kale Fruit Smoothie

Yes, the smoothie is really that good. I let Handsome Man try it. That was the easy part. Getting it back from him was a little more difficult. Not that I was trying very hard of course...

The trick to getting your picky kids to "drink" their veggies is simple. First, you have to introduce them to plain fruit smoothies. These are generally pretty in color, and we all know how important visual cues are to picky eaters. Once they like the taste and consistency of a fruit smoothie, start throwing in a little fresh spinach or kale. Start by adding 1/2 c. of greens, working your way up to a full cup. Be sure to blend it thoroughly and serve with a straw! It will change the color to green, but by then they already know they like it.

Kale Fruit Smoothie

3/4 c. orange juice
5-6 frozen strawberries
1 banana
1 c. fresh kale leaves, trimmed (about 2 leaves)



To trim the kale for the smoothie, break the woody stem off the bottom half.








Then cut the leafy section off of the stem. Discard the stem and chop the leaves for the smoothie.










Place frozen strawberries in a bowl and heat in microwave for about 20 seconds to soften the strawberries slightly.









Place all ingredients in a blender.












Blend for about 1 minute to 90 seconds, or until all ingredients are thoroughly pureed.












Pour into a cup, add a straw and serve!












Feed it to your kids and watch them enjoy!