A great way to cool off in the heat is a smoothie. After bartending in a restaurant for 8 years, I got pretty good at making them. The best way to sneak in some veggies is to blend it in with a smoothie. However, don't make the mistake of just throwing it in. For example, I wanted to make the kids a strawberry, banana, and oj smoothie. I also wanted to add a bit of broccoli. If you just throw it in, the consistency is grainy and bulky. The kids will spit it out and never trust another smoothie again. If you just take a moment to lightly steam it, the bulkiness of the broccoli is gone. Because it's softer, the blender will just obliterate it. Next time the kids want to cool off, leave the ice cream in the fridge and try this smoothie recipe.
Peel an orange and break it up into sections. Add half a banana and some strawberries ( I buy in bulk and vacuseal them). Throw in some lightly steamed broccoli, not too much or the kids will catch on! Then add some oj and blend. When you have a good watery consistency, add some crushed ice and blend until smooth. Then just sit back and watch your kids drink veggies. It might take a few tries to get the portions down, but they will enjoy it. I drink the extra amount in the blender and I hate veggies, really really hate veggies. That says something!
Peel an orange and break it up into sections. Add half a banana and some strawberries ( I buy in bulk and vacuseal them). Throw in some lightly steamed broccoli, not too much or the kids will catch on! Then add some oj and blend. When you have a good watery consistency, add some crushed ice and blend until smooth. Then just sit back and watch your kids drink veggies. It might take a few tries to get the portions down, but they will enjoy it. I drink the extra amount in the blender and I hate veggies, really really hate veggies. That says something!
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