We know the importance of vegetables in our diet, but adding them to a child’s diet can feel challenging at times. This smoothie packs in a (delicious) serve of vegetables and when made with cow’s milk or fortified soy milk is a rich source of calcium, immune-supporting vitamins C and A as well as protein and fat.
Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 1 -2 Subo bottles | Prep: 5 mins
Ingredients:
1 banana (fresh or frozen)
1 cup milk of choice
1 handful baby spinach, washed
1 handful chopped zucchini (raw)
1 tbsp ripe avocado
1 tsp LSA (ground linseed, sunflower and almond) OR
1 tsp nut/seed of choice
Optional: 1 serve greens powder suitable for kids
Notes:
For nut allergies: Swap LSA for chia seeds, hemp seeds or sunflower seeds
Banana can be swapped for 1/2 ripe mango.
Method:
Step 1: Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 2: Pour into Subo bottle and serve.
Step 3: Store left over smoothie in fridge for 1 day or freeze for 1 month.
Approximate nutrition per serve:
*Using fortified unsweetened soy milk
Protein: 11g
Fat: 13.5g
Vitamin C: 20.3mg
Vitamin A: 874 IU
Calcium: 321mgor berries
