I made this Raspberry Spinach Smoothie for the picnic lunch I wrote about in my weekly article on Family Sponge.  Yes, it contains spinach.  No, you can’t taste it.  Let me put it this way, this Kai with the smoothie:

He’s the toddler who “doesn’t do spinach” and also the one who asked for a second serving of this raspberry spinach smoothie.  He knows the smoothie contains spinach.  He asked, I answered.  His response: “Yummy yummy in my tummy!” That’s all that counts for me and that tells mommy that this is a “keeper”.

So, how do we put this glass of health and flavor together?  Easy:

Raspberry Spinach Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yogurt (I used whole, you can use low fat if you prefer)
• 2 cups apple juice
• 1 cup spinach
• 2 cups frozen raspberries, semi-thawed
• 1 banana
• 2 tbsp. honey

Directions:

In a blender (or in batches using a food processor or immersion blender) puree all the ingredients until smooth.  Serve immediately.

Makes: 3-5 glasses

Enjoy!

(Recipe by: Marieke, aka HRH Mommy)

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This Raspberry Spinach Smoothie is great as part of a picnic lunch: combine it with the Cheese Sandwich with Sour Cream Spread, Radishes & Alfalfa Sprouts for the adults, the Cheese Sandwich with Sour Cream Spread & Cucumber for the kids, a mixed fruit salad, and an Apple Muffin and you have yourself a delicious picnic.

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