I've mentioned before that I like to serve healthy smoothies at dinner.
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Now with this nifty new gadget I've been trying to hide even more vegetables in what should taste like a normal fruit/berry smoothie. I've found we can add a whole tomato, about 4 or 5 baby carrots, a leaf or two of romaine and a handful of spinach without compromising the flavor. The other day I threw a whole large carrot in and you could taste slight carrot undertones - but it still melded well enough with the other flavors that everyone asked for seconds. YES! My children will choose smoothies over salad any day, and by putting the salad in the smoothies- we're all happy.
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6 comments:
Good idea! I'll have to try it sometime!
Do you still use words like "nifty" and what was Joel thinking when he said he did not want a new gun?
Well Mr. D, seeing as how it's the "niftiest" word ever, I can't help myself! And hey, I'm not sure what he was thinking but I'm not one to argue with Joel when he's purchasing a new kitchen appliance for me. :-)
Love it!! I got a Vita-mix for Christmas, too. you should try almond butter--yum!
whenever my kids see me putting green things in the smoothie, and ask what it is, I just reply, "minerals". They go for it.
Congratulations on the Vita-mixer! I have deep feelings for mine. We'll have to swap recipes.
Sariah,
Will you please post some of your best combos?
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