Tropical Green Smoothie

If your child refuses to eat greens or fruit, then this tropical green smoothie is a must-try. Filled with healthy ingredients, including spinach, pineapple, bananas, and strawberries, this tasty drink is an easy (and delicious) way for kids to get their vitamins.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen spinach
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1 medium ripe banana, peeled (previously frozen in chunks is ideal)
• 1 cup strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a favorite berry, optional
• 1 cup milk (cow’s, almond, soy, coconut, kefir, horchata)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Sweetener, to taste (sugar, agave, stevia, honey, maple syrup, Medjool dates)

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in the canister of a Vita-Mix or blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.
2. Pour extra portions into freezer-safe cups and freeze for up to 1 month, thawing before serving (or microwaving for about 30 seconds)