Strawberry Banana Smoothie
A recipe written for the Little Locavores, but readily enjoyed by all ages. Want to increase your kids’ greens intake? The orange juice helps make this green smoothie more palatable for little ones – AND helps increase nutrient absorption.
Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pint fresh strawberries*
- 1 banana
- 2 cups orange juice or 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 cup baby spinach*
- 2 cups ice
- Hemp hearts (optional)
- Chia seeds (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Wash spinach and strawberries and remove the green tops (cut or pinch off).
- Peel the banana and cut up a bit (great knife skill practice!)
- Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
Yield:2 smoothies. Recipe doubles well.
Adapted from Mindful Eats
