How to Get Your Kids to Eat Spinach - Spinach Smoothies

How to Get Your Kids to Eat Spinach - Spinach Smoothies


Apple Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

This fruity smoothie combines apples, blueberries, and spinach into a naturally sweet drink kids will enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed
  • 1 apple, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups baby spinach

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Serve immediately.

Tropical Spinach Smoothie

Pineapple, orange, cucumber, and spinach create a refreshing tropical drink packed with fruits and vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 orange, peeled and sectioned
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour into glasses and enjoy.

Basic Strawberry Spinach Smoothie

This beginner-friendly smoothie is a great way to introduce spinach to picky eaters.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup strawberry yogurt or almond milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. If too thick, add a little more water and blend again.

Tips for Getting Kids to Eat Spinach

  • Start with baby spinach because it has a milder flavor.
  • Use naturally sweet fruits like bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple.
  • Let kids help choose ingredients and make their own smoothie combinations.
  • Serve smoothies in colorful cups with fun straws.
  • Give smoothies fun names like "Superhero Smoothie" or "Green Machine."
  • Freeze fruit ahead of time for thicker smoothies.

Extra Nutrition Boosters

  • 1/2 cup shredded beets
  • Banana
  • Greek yogurt
  • Chia seeds
  • Flaxseed
  • Oats
Tip: Most kids won't even notice the spinach when paired with sweet fruits like strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, or bananas.

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