Strawberry Banana Smoothie

A recipe written for the Little Locavores, but readily enjoyed by all ages. Want to increase your kids’ greens intake? The orange juice helps make this green smoothie more palatable for little ones – AND helps increase nutrient absorption. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
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Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Smoothie
Cuisine All
Servings 4 servings
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint strawberries* fresh
  • 1 banana
  • 2 cups orange juice or 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • 1 cup spinach* we like baby spinach here
  • 2 cups ice
  • hemp hearts optional
  • chia seeds optional

Instructions
 

  • Wash spinach and strawberries and remove the green tops (cut or pinch off).
  • Peel the banana and cut up a bit (great opportunity for knife skill practice!)
  • Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

Notes

Recipe doubles well.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 29mgPotassium: 624mgFiber: 4gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 1015IUVitamin C: 136mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 1mg
Keyword spinach, strawberries