As a parent, you have to get accustomed to hearing “ewww gross” in the kitchen from time to time.  And while my smoothies are generally a big hit with my kids, an “ewww gross!” or two will occasionally happen when I make a smoothie that’s a bit too healthy tasting.

If you have a picky eater on your hands but want to encourage them to get more fruit or veggies in their diet, smoothies can be a great way.  I often use them as nutrition in disguise – blend some fruits, veggies, seeds, nuts, with a little yogurt, honey or juice to sweeten the deal – and kids will never know that what they are drinking is actually good for them.

Here are a couple of smoothie recipes that have the official Picky Eater Stamp of Approval:

Vitamin C Slush

1 cup orange juice

2 pineapple rings

1 very ripe banana

2 tbsp. cream of coconut

1 tsp. milled flax seed

1 carrot or sweet potato cube

Antioxidant Rainbow

1 cup Zola  Açaí Original Juice

1/4 cup raspberries

2 tbsp. cooked beet pieces

1/4 avocado

3/4 cup orange juice

1tbsp. honey

Directions

• Blend together all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
• Divide among glasses; serve cold.
• Enjoy!

Have some good picky eater smoothie recipes?  Email me at drinkzola@gmail.com or send me a Tweet @drinkzola.