Sweet Green Smoothie

We are a green smoothie family. For us it is the easiest way feed our kids something that is packed with all the goodness that comes from greens like spinach and kale. And the kids (even though they help me stuff the blender with "salad") think they are getting a treat.

Here's one if our favorites...let's call it the sweet green smoothie.

1 cup vanilla almond milk (unsweetened)
1 cup carrot juice
1 banana
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1/2 cup frozen mango
2-3 large handfuls of spinach and/or kale

Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

(NOTE: This blend also makes delicious popsicles or freezie pops. Just add the mixture to the molds and freeze. My kids love them! We use these the most.)

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