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MrsW2010
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toddler smoothie?
Anyone sneak veggies into their toddlers diets with smoothies?
i am thinking of trying this, but as I dislike smoothies myself I need advice as to what they might like
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EricaAlt
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Re: toddler smoothie?
I put spinach leaves in the smoothies. You can't even taste it! I call it a "groovy smoothy" like FBB. 
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| Posted 3/31/14 1:51 PM |
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MrsT809
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toddler smoothie?
When I tried to make DD her own smoothie she wasn't into it. However, if I make one for myself she is constantly asking for a sip of course. I have to try making her more. I always add spinach to mine and I find that if you add something strong like any kind of berries you don't notice the spinach at all. I usually make them with coconut milk, greek yogurt, spinach, frozen berries, banana, and chia seeds. I buy baby spinach and just put a bunch in a freezer bag in the freezer so that you always have it on hand and can grab a handful as you need it.
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| Posted 3/31/14 1:53 PM |
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lj923
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Re: toddler smoothie?
Posted by EricaAlt
I put spinach leaves in the smoothies. You can't even taste it! I call it a "groovy smoothy" like FBB.
This exactly! I usually put fresh spinach in it and often carrots. Mixed in with strawberries, blueberries and bananas you can't really taste it and my kids love them!
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| Posted 3/31/14 2:01 PM |
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nraboni
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toddler smoothie?
This is such a great idea! I am going to do this for DD for the weekends. Do you give this as a main meal or snack?
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| Posted 3/31/14 2:48 PM |
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MrsW2010
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Re: toddler smoothie?
omg this worked wonders!!! He loved it and he is terrible dinner kid as we get home late so it was a perfect replacement!! Thanks ladies!!
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iluvmynutty
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Re: toddler smoothie?
What else do you add? Spinach, carrots, fruit. Anything else? I haven't made a smoothie in years.... 
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| Posted 4/1/14 10:34 AM |
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tomcat
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toddler smoothie?
i like to add the chia seeds for the omega 3 fatty acids.
and kale.
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| Posted 4/1/14 10:41 AM |
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Ayne11
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Re: toddler smoothie?
I put the power greens mix from Costco (Spinach, Kale, Field Greens)
Greek yogurt
almond milk
almond butter
a little raw honey
chia seeds
whatever fruit I have. (Strawberries, Banana or frozen mango)
DS sucks them down!!
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EricaAlt
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Re: toddler smoothie?
Posted by iluvmynutty
What else do you add? Spinach, carrots, fruit. Anything else? I haven't made a smoothie in years....
I put in frozen strawberries, but you can get the mix. I'm allergic to pineapple so I stick with frozen berries. I add organic almond milk, banana, throw in the spinach and sometimes Greek yogurt. Blend and drink. Kids love it!
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MrsW2010
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Re: toddler smoothie?
Posted by iluvmynutty
What else do you add? Spinach, carrots, fruit. Anything else? I haven't made a smoothie in years....
We did a big handful of baby spinach, a small banana, and about a half to 3/4 cup of milk. We use lactose free as DS is sensitive, but heard almond milk is yummy in it too.
Now that I know he likes it im going to try adding some berries or other stuff to add more options
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| Posted 4/1/14 10:52 AM |
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BlueDiamonds
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toddler smoothie?
i would like to try this as well. DS has a peanut allergy so I haven't given him almond milk yet. what else can i use instead? would yogurt and a little regular milk work? i have never made smoothies at home for myself.
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| Posted 4/1/14 10:57 AM |
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lcherian
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Re: toddler smoothie?
Posted by BlueDiamonds
i would like to try this as well. DS has a peanut allergy so I haven't given him almond milk yet. what else can i use instead? would yogurt and a little regular milk work? i have never made smoothies at home for myself.
I make it with plain milk kefir (more probiotics than yogurt). I use the lifeway brand and you can find it in the yogurt section.
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| Posted 4/1/14 12:31 PM |
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BeachGrl
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toddler smoothie?
We have a Nutribullet and make smoothies for DD with fresh spinach leaves, bananas, oranges and all different kinds of fruit and veggies. Sometimes we add carrots
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| Posted 4/1/14 12:41 PM |
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MrsT809
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Re: toddler smoothie?
Posted by BlueDiamonds
i would like to try this as well. DS has a peanut allergy so I haven't given him almond milk yet. what else can i use instead? would yogurt and a little regular milk work? i have never made smoothies at home for myself.
DD has a milk allergy so I do them with soymilk or coconut milk. You could do whatever milk he usually has. I also add a little water as well as yogurt.
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