Healthy Green Smoothie Recipe For Kids and Adults

This healthy smoothie has become a family favorite especially with my kids. My son comes home and begs for his spinach smoothie, as he calls it. If you have a hard time getting your kids to eat your veggies, give this healthy green smoothie recipe for kids a try. It is exceptional in the mornings to help kick start your day, and is a regular treat in our household for the whole family.

1 cup Kale

1 cup spinach

1 ½ tbsp hemp seed

1 tsp chia seed

½ avocado

½ banana

½ apple

1 cup coconut water

Ice

Agave

Health benefits

Kale: high in fiber, iron, vitamin K, A, and C.

Spinach: high in vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, manganese, zinc and selenium.

Hemp seed: is a high protein seed containing all nine of the essential amino acids. It has high amounts of fatty acids and fiber as well as containingvitamin E and trace minerals. It also has omega 3 to 6 fats at around a three to one ratio.

Chia seeds: provide fiber, iron, calcium, niacin, magnesium, zinc and phosphorus.

2 tablespoons of Chia = 7 grams of fiber, 2 grams of protein, 205 milligrams of calcium and 5 grams omega-3.

Avocado: is a fruit, has vitamin E, an essential vitamin that protects against disease and helps maintains your overall health.

Banana: high in potassium

Apples: a good way to boost your immune system with vitamin C (providing 14% of the Daily Value).

Coconut water: very hydrating and potassium rich and high in electrolytes.

Agave: low-glycemic index

Go enjoy this amazing smoothie with your family. This recipe was inspired by Paula Abdul who used it to get healthier,and was featured on Dr. Oz.

Did you get your kids to eat or drink there veggies today?

What Smoothie Recipes Do Your Kids Enjoy?

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