Green Smoothie (WFPB, vegan, GF)

I’ve tried a variety of smoothie recipes over the years.  This is a favorite for all of us.  We drink it a few times per week during the summer but not as much during the cold winter months (a cold smoothie when it's cold just isn't as appealing).  A high powered blender is a must for it to work well.  Play around with the amount of greens, starting with a smaller amount and slowly increasing if you are new to smoothies.  I always feel better and get a boost of energy when I have one.  I keep leftovers in a glass bottle to shake and enjoy later (see my affiliate link below as it helps me to keep sharing what we actually use in our home).  Enjoy this antioxidant powerhouse!  

Ingredients
1 ½ cups water

1 ½ cups plant milk

8 ounces favorite frozen fruit blend

3 ounces greens (2 ounces if using strong tasting green like kale)

1 frozen banana*

Directions

Place all ingredients in the blender.  Blend until smooth.  

*I keep a bag of peeled bananas in our freezer for all of the bananas that start to turn brown before we can eat them.  They provide a really lovely creamy texture after being frozen.  

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Chunky Banana Blast Smoothie

I've been reading the book "What's Eating Your Child: The Hidden Connection Between Food and Childhood Ailments," by Kelly Dorfman. It's been an fascinating read teaching me more and more about macronutrients and micronutrients our bodies need.  As I read the chapter about picky eaters and did a quick search of foods high in zinc, I realized my children probably aren't getting enough. While I love lentils and legumes, both good sources of zinc, I have to sneak these foods into their diet.  (Lentil granola bar recipe coming soon!) Fortunately, roasted pumpkins seeds are high in zinc. Unfortunately, 2 out of 3 kids do not like to eat them whole so we tried the smoothie route.  Enjoy!

Ingredients
1 cup plant-based milk
1 cup water
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon sunflower butter
1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
2 frozen bananas (or 2 room temperature with added ice)
1/2 to 1 ounce leafy greens, optional (just enough so they can't taste the greens)

Directions
Place all in a blender or Vitamix.  Blend until smooth.  It's that simple!  I usually divide this into 3 servings.

Ratings
5 out of 5 family members love it!  The kids request this over and over.