Smoothies to the Rescue

Have you heard the saying "an apple a day..."?

Many medical associations agree nutrition plays an important role in preventing and healing the body of various conditions.

My smoothie collection is an alternative to pre-made shakes. These smoothies contain no refined sugars, hydrogenated oils, or artificial ingredients. Just take a look at the label of the store brand pre-made supplement drinks. Yuck! I wouldn't drink that nor should our loved ones. Just for research try drinking one. They're gross. Each one has a funny aftertaste.

I created these smoothies because I couldn't get my young picky eaters to eat their veggies and I didn't like the taste of the pre-made shakes. Smoothies are appropriate for people for all ages as an alternative to pre-made products.

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For the best taste, smoothies should be drank same day they're made.

Mom's Protein Packed Smoothie

1/4 cup plain whole milk yogurt

1/4 cup whole milk

1 apple with skin

1 orange

hand full of washed baby spinage

1 carrot

1 tbs flax seed

1 tbs raw, unsalted sunflower seeds

1 tbs extra virgin olive oil

Ice to chill Blend well, add 100% juice to thin as needed. The seeds with thicken the smoothie. Do not make to thick as choking may occur.Refrigerate extras for one day.

Allie's Breakfast Smoothie

1/4 cup plain whole milk yogurt

1/4 cup strawberries

1 banana

1 tbs raw unrefined coconut oil

1 tps flax seed

100% juice to thin as needed

ice to chill

Blend well

Grand Banana & Dark Chocolate Dessert

1/2 cup organic soy chocolate ice cream

1 banana

1/4-1/2 cup whole milk

1 tsp raw unsalted walnuts or pecans

Blend well.

Top with real organic whipped cream and organic dark chocolate shavings.

Substitutes

If lactose or dairy sensitive, use all soy products-soy milk, soy yogurt, rice milk rice, and rice milk icecream. You could skip the milk altogether and just add juice, but too much juice can loosen you up to much. I suggest to find a milk alternative. You may have to visit your local co-op store to find these items.