Mama’s Recipe Box: Slimy Green Smoothies

Mama’s Recipe Box is a weekly column in which KidGlue authors give hints on recipes that either your kids will love to eat or kids can help cook. This week, Sarah Matheny makes Slimy Green Smoothies

Trick or Treat?  This smoothie recipe is both.  It is a frosty sweet treat that rivals anything you’d find at Jamba Juice, but is also a tricky way to get some extra fruits AND veggies.  Its green slimy appearance is perfect for a Halloween party or even just a special breakfast on the Day of the Dead.  With no added sugar, your little ghouls and goblins won’t even know that it’s good for them.  Don’t worry, I won’t tell if you won’t.

Slimy Green Smoothies (serves 1 or 2)

1 banana, sliced and frozen

1/2 c. frozen pineapple

1/2 c. apple, pineapple or orange juice

1/2 c. milk (almond, soy or regular)

1 large handful of spinach

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Pour into glass, and serve with a smile and a witch-like cackle.