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| Bug drinking her smoothie-Not to be bugged to smile. I TRIED! |
Ok, this is EXACTLY why I created this blog. To share things that I'm totally STOKED about, but can't really go and tell everyone tactfully in normal conversations. Things that I can't WAIT to share.
So my Bug (10 mos.) has some issues with "green" foods. Basically most vegetables. And she's also starting to get finicky about other finger foods. Solution?
Disclaimer: Please don't do this if you aren't sure if your baby is old enough for any of the ingredients.
BERRY BABY SMOOTHIE!
1/4 c. strawberry banana V8 Fusion (enter some vegetables!- For those of you keeping meticulous track of your kids juice intake, that's 2 oz.)
1/4 c. frozen blueberries
1/4 banana (which she'll NEVER eat)
4 fresh strawberries
6 oz. yogurt (I used the thick'n creamy one because she needs the fats, but also used some Great Value vanilla)
Handful of fresh spinach (YES! SPINACH! MORE VEGETABLES!!)
Handful of ice
Blend until smooth as possible (it does have to go through a sippy).
I would be lying if I didn't say I was TOTALLY stoked about this solution. Plus, it's MUCH cleaner than the food she chucks on my floor. The added bonus is that big brother Mr. G loves it too. YESSSS!
UPDATE: I should mention, that after a little while I moved Bug out of her highchair with her sippy because she seemed to be getting bored. Next thing I know the two of them are fighting over her sippy cup in the front room. He had it, and she wanted it back! "G, you need to give Bug her smoothie back..." "But mine's ALL GONE!!"
Nice!! Thank you for the great idea. I'll have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteThe baby smoothie recipe is genius! So smart and awesome. Good thinking. I love the idea of putting the smoothie mixes in the freezer, too. You are really doing great at all this! Congrats on losing 9 lbs--that's not easy to do, especially with two kids. Sounds like you are kicking trash and taking names--goodonya!!
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