Lately we have been on a little bit of a "health kick" over here at the Kleiner household!
Truthfully, we don't eat very healthfully- which is something we are working on changing. It's just hard when you have an undying love for pizza milkshakes tator tot hotdish foods that are not so nutritious. A lot of that we attribute to our crazy busy schedules, but we have now figured out a great way to incorporate some greens & fruits into our diet in a super easy way!
I give you... the green smoothie!
We've been making these babies for breakfasts, snacks, and for those times where you just need a drink when you're driving in the car. And we love them!
My mister was not so keen on the idea. When he saw me drinking a cup of green liquid, he instantly said "that's disgusting" and refused to put his lips to the glass... but once he had a taste, boy was he apologizing for his harsh words! Then he wanted me to make him one, to which I happily answered... no :)
Here's the recipe for what we call our "green machine" smoothie! I make this in the Magic Bullet so this recipe is really for a single serving. You would have to make a larger batch if you're making it in the blender for more than one person.
Green Machine Smoothie
1 handful of spinach leaves (I buy the big Fresh Express bag for $1.99 and makes a week of smoothies)
1 whole banana
1/2 cup of orange juice
1/2 cup of frozen mangos
Splash of coconut water (optional)
Simply blend these ingredients and voila... a delicious & nutritious snack! If you want it colder/more blended, I would just add a few ice cubes!
Do any of you have an fun recipes for healthy foods that are easy for on-the-go families like us? We would love to hear your ideas!
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