You Are My Sunshine Smoothie
This smoothie works well as a treat when the little ones are tired of toast, English muffins, cereals, cut up fruit, yogurt, and nutrition bars and it’s pleasing to me as a mom sneaking in so many nutrients helping them start their day off strong! Full of vitamin C, A, iron, fiber, protein, omega-3, and more.
You Are My Sunshine Smoothie
Charlotte Veggie Original
Makes two 14 oz servings
Blend up the following:
1/2 cup milk of choice
2 cups water
2 cups frozen strawberries
1/4 cup shelled hemp seeds/hemp hearts
1 cups baby spinach
1 cup frozen pineapple tidbits
Tagged as:
Gluten Free
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