Go Bananas With Smoothies

Whether you use the fresh fruits of summer or the frozen variety in winter, the result is a nutritious and ever-popular drink.

Here are some of the many reasons smoothies make good food sense for your children s breakfasts, lunches or just about any time of the day:

They take no more than 5-10 minutes to prepare.

They are a good source of vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Smoothies provide a great opportunity to hide healthy ingredients. Adding things such as protein powder, vitamin supplements, fruits and vegetables are easy to do with these versatile drinks. And, for kids who don t like milk, they provide a good source of calcium.

The variations are endless. You can experiment with soy milk, almond milk, flavored yogurts, nuts and any combination of fruits.

They can be prepared year-round with fresh or frozen fruits.

Best of all, they taste delicious!