Sometimes kids need a little help from us to get excited about healthy eating and staying active. Why not let them be the chef? All week I let the kids take turns in making the smoothie of the day. They got to use their creativity in making something new that was all their own. A couple of them did not turn out as they wanted, so we started a smoothie journal. They wrote down what they made, how it tasted, and what they want to do differently next time. The kids had a blast and they can't wait for their turns to come around again.
Because we like to talk about being supportive we only use constructive opinions when using the score cards we made. We talked about how we don't want to hurt feelings if something does not taste as we would like. This has worked out for me too, because one night I tried a new recipe that was not a hit, and they where very nice is telling me what they think it needed. Today for breakfast my daughter made a cantaloup and apricot Smoothie. She calls is Sunshine.
Rara's Sunshine Smoothie
1/2 cantaloup, chopped
5 apricot's halved, pitted
1/2 cup milk
1 cup of ice
Blend and enjoy!
While everyone loved it, she wants to try with a spoon of honey.
One tip of the from my son, even though sweet peppers taste great, they do not go in Smoothies. :-)
As a wife, mom of four, and Certified Nutrition Counselor, I care about my impact on the food choices we make. Everything we eat has a profound effect on our bodies, the environment, and our future. We eat not just to satisfy hunger, but also to nourish and enrich our lives. Eating and buying clean resources keeps your body and the Earth healthy and thriving. Dedicated to educate on the Mind, Body, Spirit, and Food, looking at the whole body for that #OOLA life.
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Those look yummy! My kids will love it. Thank you for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteTHe kids had a blast this week! Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteCantaloupes and Apricots. Never tried that before. On my must try list.Yum!!
ReplyDeleteI bet they had so much fun! I would have loved making my own Smoothies as a kid :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! I think I'll dig out all the older fruit and throw it in the blender.
ReplyDeleteThose look DELICIOUS!! I have had a friend ask me about ideas for cantaloupe in a smoothie, so I'll have to share this with her. My kids LOVE smoothies, so they'll enjoy trying this new one. Great idea. Thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried that recipe before, sounds good. We have smoothies almost daily --- love our VitaMix!
ReplyDeleteLook how proud she is. I love the idea of trying out things and learning from the ones that didnt turn out good...might try this at home, we need it, me included!
ReplyDeleteI have never had a smoothie with cantaloupe in it, I am going to have to try it.
ReplyDeleteTHis looks so yummy. Cantaloupe is one of my favorite foods too. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy and looks delicious!! I'll have to give it a try especially since my favorite is cantaloupe.
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