Red Beet Smoothie that Kids Love

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: coconut yogurt

Greek yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Oat milk is creamier and can be cheaper.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: flax seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

Introduce the recipe and ingredients with kids.

Add a handful of frozen strawberries to the blender.

Add half of a large navel orange, removing the pith.

Add two frozen pineapple chunks to the blender.

Add beet greens from fresh beets to the blender.

Add kale, removing the inner rib before adding it to the blender.

Pour in about 1/2 cup of ice cold water.

Add ice to the blender.

Optionally add ground flax seed for extra health benefits.

Turn on the Vitamix to the smoothie setting and blend until smooth.

Serve the smoothie in cute glasses to appeal to kids.

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