Spinach-Berry Smoothie

Ingredients:

**The measurements are all guesses as I just throw stuff in as I go**

1 c. frozen mixed berries (I used the Costco kind with blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)

1 banana

2-3 heaping handfuls of spinach

1 c. water

Recipe:

1. Throw it all in a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Serve while it's still cold.

Rating: 4 of 5

Seeing as Ally is a terrible eater....as in, will only eat a few select dishes.....I decided we would try "green smoothies" to get her fruits and veggies in. And, guess what? This recipe worked. Of all the ingredients in this smoothie, she will only eat bananas willingly. So, I consider this a high success! That and it tastes pretty darn good. Definitely keeping this on the list of breakfast food for her.

Source: my own

Black and Blue

Ingredients:

3/4 c. blackberries, generous

1 scant c. blueberries

scant 1/2 c. ice cold water

2/3 c. plain yogurt

Recipe:

1. Put the blackberries, blueberries, water, and yogurt into blender and process until smooth.

2. Pour into glasses and serve.

Rating: 3 of 5

Like I've said before, I'm still adjusting to the non-sugar shakes. This one is pretty bitter at first, but after a few swallows it doesn't stick out as much. I love the blackberries. I think it's the blueberries that are so bitter in this. I dunno. I'd made it again, though. And I'll substitute the plain yogurt for vanilla flavored.

Source: 100 Best Smoothies & Juices, pg. 84