Veggie Smoothies

Have you tried smoothies?  You can put spinach, kale, or avocado in smoothies mixed with fruit and it's delicious.  (I know avocado is really a fruit not a vegetable but it is more nutritious than many vegetables!) Here are a couple blog posts w/ smoothie recipes:

http://happyhealthymama.com/2010/03/behold-the-avocado.html

http://happyhealthymama.com/2010/07/toddler-tuesday-thank-goodness-for-smoothies.html

http://happyhealthymama.com/2010/08/toddler-tuesday-dont-give-up.html

http://happyhealthymama.com/2010/09/im-in-pumpkin-heaven.html

[from Maryea]

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

1/3 cup plain pumpkin puree (not the pumpkin pie mix stuff)

1/3 cup plain yogurt

1/3 cup milk

1 medium  banana

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon all spice

1 teaspoon agave nectar (optional)

1 tablespoon ground flax meal (optional)

a few ice cubes

Put all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.  Makes 1 smoothie.

[from Maryea]