Sweet Green Summer Smoothie.

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Smoothies are a great option for a snacks or even a meal time element! Smoothies are not only an easy on-the-go snack, but they also are great for teething. The cool temperature soothes those tender little mouthes and there is no chewing required which minimizes discomfort. This smoothie in particular is sweet and delicious but also packed with a variety of ingredients and nutrients (iron, protein, folate, fiber, fatty acids, potassium and more).

Smoothies are simple to make and any extra can be frozen into easy to access portions for later. I liked to use extra Kiinde bags from when I pumped breastmilk and there are reusable pouch spout tops or spoons to use with those. (There is Kiinde Foodii kit with a special container and many attachments to allow for easy filling of the bags with smoothies or purees). There are completely reusable pouch options as well.

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Sweet Green Summer Smoothie

Fruity and nutritious smoothie that is perfect for the warm summer weather (or at any time during the year)!

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Drinks, Smoothie

Keyword: Baby Smoothie, Fruit and Vegetable Smoothie, Smoothie, Toddler, Toddler Smoothie

Servings: 12 ounces

Equipment

• Traditional blender or personal-sized smoothie blender

Ingredients

• 6 ounces Milk (Breast milk, formula or nondairy milk if < 12 months. Whole cow's milk is an option if > 12 months.)
• 1 Kiwi Peeled and quartered
• 1 ounce Pear Frozen 1 ounce cube
• 4 ounces Spinach Fresh or Frozen cubes
• 1 Small Banana Frozen
• 2 Basil leaves Fresh
• 2 Tablespoons Old Fashion Rolled Oats (Option to use iron fortified baby oatmeal if available)
• 1 Tablespoon Hemp Seed Ground

Instructions

• Place all items into blender and blend until smooth.
• Smoothie is best served immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Freeze remaining smoothie in disposable or reusable pouches or containers for up to 6 months.

This recipe was inspired by The Big Book of Organic Baby Food.

Enjoy!!

Let’s talk soon,
Al

Reference:
Middleberg, Stephanie. The Big Book of Organic Baby Food. Sonoma Press. 2016.