Tip of the week - Recipes

Smoothie (featuring a secret ingredient that packs a punch!)

If you have a picky eater on your hands, getting him/her to eat healthy can be a challenge. A smoothie is a quick and easy way to sneak in some extra nutrition into your child's diet. Smoothies are great because you don't have to follow an exact recipe; you can customize them for your child's taste.

Here's a recipe submitted by a fellow Keystone parent. You will never guess the secret ingredient in this recipe - it's Kale!

Ingredients (all organic or local as possible):

• 2 stems Kale - destemmed and shredded
• 1 Banana, cut up into pieces
• 1/2 cup Frozen Blueberries (fresh also works)
• 1/2 + 1/2 cup Milk of choice (or a blend of Coconut and Hemp Milk)
• OPTIONAL: Hemp Protein powder
• WAY OPTIONAL: 1/4 Avocado, cut up into chunks
• Note: Instead of bananas and blueberries, you may substitute the fruits that your child prefers.

Steps:

1. In a blender, blend (to as smooth as possible) to liquid Kale leaves. The more liquid they are, the more chance of hiding it.
2. Add Banana, blueberries and 1/2 cup milk
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Add more of the fruits and milk as needed and blend to the correct consistency your child likes.
5. OPTIONAL: Add the protein powder and/or Avocado.
6. Add more milk and a sweetener such as Honey or Maple Syrup.
7. Blend some more and serve up this delectable and nutritious treat!

Makes 1-2 servings.
Recipe Courtesy Ms. Leela Obilichetti

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