Beverages

Green Machine


makes 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (can be any type of milk like lactose free milk, soy milk, water)
  • 1 apple
  • 1 ripe small banana
  • 2 cups lightly packed kale or spinach leaves

Directions

Combine 1 Cup Milk, 1 Apple, 1 Ripe Small Banana, 2 Cups Lightly Packed Kale or Spinach Leaves into a blender, and blend until smooth.

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Bone Power Smoothie


makes 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (can be any type of milk like lactose free milk, soy milk, water)
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 3/4 cup blueberries
  • 1 ripe small banana
  • 1 handful of spinach
  • 2 Tbsp. peanut butter (or sun butter)

Directions

Combine 1 Cup Milk, 1/2 cup yogurt, 3/4 cup blueberries, 1 ripe small banana, 1 handful of spinach, and 2 Tbsp. peanut butter (or sun butter) into a blender, and blend until smooth.

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PEANUT BUTTER BANANA SMOOTHIE

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie


Makes 1 Serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk, 1% or skim
  • 1/2 cup banana, frozen
  • 1 Tbs peanut butter
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder, or more if you like
  • Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Pour into a tall glass and garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder, if desired.

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Tropical Smoothie

Tropical Smoothie in a glass with a straw


makes 1 serving
A refreshing, healthy smoothie for the warmer weather

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen mango
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup 1% milk or milk alternative (soy, almond, coconut)

Directions

Blend all ingredients in a blender (or use a hand-held immersion blender) until smooth!

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Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Strawberry Banana Smoothie in a glass with a straw


makes 1 smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup milk (or non-dairy milk alternative)
  • 1/2 cup ice

Directions

Add all ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth. If mixture seems too thick, add more liquid. If mixture seems too thin, add in extra frozen fruit. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Watermelon Slush

Watermelon Slush

Watermelon slush and watermelon slices


Watermelon is about 95% water! It can help keep you well hydrated. So drink up!

Ingredients

  • 5 cups diced, seedless watermelon
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • Juice of one lime (optional)
  • 2 cups ice cubes

Directions

  1. Combine watermelon, sugar, lime, and ice cubes in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

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Yummy Green Smoothie

Green smoothie in a mason jar


Makes 1 Serving

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup frozen mango
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla or plain yogurt
  •  1 cup fresh or frozen spinach
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds! Add all your ingredients to a blender! If using fresh fruits and veggies, add about 1 cup of ice. Blend until smooth, pour into your favorite cup or glass, and enjoy!

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Pineapple Mint


Makes 1/2 gallon

Ingredients

  • 1/4 of a pineapple
  • 1/2 gallon of water
  • 10-12 fresh mint leaves

Directions

Peel and thinly slice ¼ of a pineapple. The more thinly sliced pineapple, the more the flavor will infuse. Add to a ½ gallon size glass jar with 10-12 fresh mint and fill with water. Stir gently and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

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Cucumber Mint


1/2 gallon

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber
  • 1/2 gallon water
  • 8 fresh mint leaves

Directions

Peel and thinly slice 1 cucumber. Add the sliced cucumber to a ½ gallon glass jar, add 8 fresh mint leaves and fill with water. Stir gently and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

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Cherry Lime


1/2 gallon

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cherries
  • 1 fresh lime
  • 1/2 gallon water

Directions

Add two cups fresh cherries and 1 fresh lime thinly sliced to a ½ gallon size glass jar and fill with water. Stir gently and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.