Our last Local Roots unit featured Berry Banana Smoothies (recipe below). Students used individual sized “bullet” style blenders to whip up their drinks. As I was shopping for ingredients, a checker shared that she had given her daughter one of them as a gift for her eighth birthday. She said that her daughter uses it regularly, and loves to make up her own recipes. What a great idea for a budding cook!
Smoothies are always a big hit with kids. When they make their own with fat free, plain yogurt and real fruit, you know they are enjoying a super cool, super healthy drink.
Berry Banana Smoothie
1 cup orange juice
2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1 cup frozen berries
1 banana, broken into pieces
2 Tablespoons sugar
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend for about 10 seconds, or until smooth.
