Our Favorite Smoothie

For the quickest and most nutritious breakfast

We are big GF pancake fans in this house, so anytime I can sneak in a nutritious breakfast option I am all for it. Smoothies are a great way to do that. My kids are eating spinach and they don’t even know it! Personally, I prefer thick smoothies, and incorporating avocado is a great method for achieving that consistency while also boosting the omega-3 content. Another powerhouse ingredient is chia seeds. They are packed with fiber, protein and omega-3’s. Finally, if you prefer your smoothies on the sweeter side, incorporating dried dates is a great choice. And it’s all Gluten Free!

I’ve learned kids get excited about using special smoothie cups and fun straws, so there are plenty of fun ways to get creative with smoothie-making too. Plus, it’s an easy recipe for kids to ‘help’ with. Enjoy!

Ingredients
1 banana
1/2 avocado
1 handful fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup non dairy milk (or cows milk, or water - you pick!)
1 Tablespoon chia seeds
1.5 Tablespoon nut or seed butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1-2 dried dates, for sweetness
some ice cubes

Blend and enjoy!

Modifications: You can, of course, use any nut butter, frozen fruit and milk that you please. The great thing about smoothies is that they are so customizable. Try it and let me know what you think!