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4-Ingredient Green Smoothie | Kid-Friendly Spinach

November 22, 2017 by Samantha 11 Comments

A 4-ingredient Green Smoothie filled with spinach and omega 3s! Kid and mom-approved!!

Mom approved and kid loved 4 Ingredient Green Smoothie. Start the day with a healthy smoothie packed with greens, omega 3s, and great taste! #smoothie #kidfriendly#ad

A lot of people ask how I don’t stress over meals with my small children. A simple, but effective life hack is whipping up a healthy smoothie that meets the needs for my kids. It has to be tasty and smooth for the kids and full of nutritious ingredients and quick for mom. This 4-Ingredient Green Smoothie is 100% kid-approved (3 out of 3 over here anyways) and this mom-approved too!

Mom approved and kid loved 4 Ingredient Green Smoothie. Start the day with a healthy smoothie packed with greens, omega 3s, and great taste! #smoothie #kidfriendly#ad

Starting the day out with a spinach and omega-3 heavy smoothie means that if the rest of the day falls apart on the food front, I’m totally okay with it. Life is imperfect and with 3 kids (4 yr. old twins and a 2 yr. old), and never follows the course I set out each day. But that’s okay. I have a few life hacks so that if I can ensure one meal is beyond good nutritionally we can be more lenient with the others. Why stress when you don’t have to?

Mom approved and kid loved 4 Ingredient Green Smoothie. Start the day with a healthy smoothie packed with greens, omega 3s, and great taste! #smoothie #kidfriendly#ad

Generally speaking, we don’t get enough Vitamin D or omega-3’s from our daily diets. As much as I would like to proclaim that we do, we just don’t. We’re good about eating sustainable seafood 1-2 times per week, but it’s not enough to meet theneeds of 3 young, growing kids. I was over the moon that OmegaSea has the required 500 IU of vitamin D and 500 mg of EPA+DHA (omega-3s). Omega-3s and vitamin D? Sign me up. The lemon flavoured oil is PERFECT for this tropical vibes smoothie. And I’m not ashamed to say that I’m happy I am getting these added health nutrients as well.

Mom approved and kid loved 4 Ingredient Green Smoothie. Start the day with a healthy smoothie packed with greens, omega 3s, and great taste! #smoothie #kidfriendly#ad

I didn’t add any sweetener to this recipe. I personally don’t think there’s a need for honey or maple syrup, let alone sugar. My kids (one of whom is very picky and has a massive sweet tooth) LOVED this smoothie. To be honest, the pineapple and the lemon flavoured liquid omega and vitamin D supplement will cover the taste of any green ingredient. So if you’re out of spinach toss in kale, besides the colour there’s no indication this smoothie tastes like anything green.

Mom approved and kid loved 4 Ingredient Green Smoothie. Start the day with a healthy smoothie packed with greens, omega 3s, and great taste! #smoothie #kidfriendly#ad
Don’t think you can get your kids onboard with a green smoothie? This Mixed Berry Smoothie would be super tasty with OmegaSea‘s Lemony Lemon Lemony Lemon or OmegaSea’s Bubblegum Bonanza which is specially formulated for kids, to help promote brain, eyes and nerve development in children up to 12 years of age. This Healthy Chocolate Almond Banana Smoothie or this Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie look like they could be epically tasty with OmegaSea’s Choc-o-lotto.

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Mom approved and kid loved 4 Ingredient Green Smoothie. Start the day with a healthy smoothie packed with greens, omega 3s, and great taste! #smoothie #kidfriendly#ad
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4-Ingredient Green Smoothie
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

A 4 ingredient Green Smoothie filled with spinach and omega-3s! Kid and mom-approved!!

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy smoothie recipe, green smoothie recipe, healthy smoothie, smoothie recipe
Servings: 2 adult sized smoothies
Calories: 142 kcal
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
  • 2 tsp OmegaSea Lemony Lemon
  • 2 cups frozen pineapple (if you are using fresh pineapple 1-2 cups of ice will need to be added)
  • 2 cups spinach leaves
  • 1 banana, peeled
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. Place OmegaSea Lemony Lemon, pineapple, spinach, and banana in a blender. Add 1/2-1 cup cold water and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. 

Nutrition Facts
4-Ingredient Green Smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 26mg1%
Potassium 558mg16%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 2947IU59%
Vitamin C 92mg112%
Calcium 51mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post is sponsored by OmegaSea as part of the #HealthyLifeHacks campaign. My Kitchen Love has been compensated monetarily and with product. I only support brands I love and believe in. 

Enjoy! xo

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Mom approved and kid loved 4 Ingredient Green Smoothie. Start the day with a healthy smoothie packed with greens, omega 3s, and great taste! #smoothie #kidfriendly#ad

 

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Mom of twins, a singleton, and wife to a hungry husband. The food demands that surround me, have pushed me to lead our food life more simply, nutritiously, and deliciously. It's a good day when family, friends, and food intersect.

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Comments

  1. AvatarSandi says

    November 22, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    This is such a great way to give fish oil to your kids...I need to try that!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      November 22, 2017 at 4:02 pm

      Yes! They don't even know it's in the smoothie. It's terrific!
      Reply
  2. Avataraimee says

    November 22, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    green smoothies are one of my favorite breakfasts! I can't wait to try this one!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      November 22, 2017 at 4:02 pm

      They're such a great way to start the day! And this is perfect for a little extra omega-3 and vitamin D action we could all use!
      Reply
  3. Avatarkim says

    November 30, 2017 at 4:20 pm

    Samantha; I just copied down your 4 ingredient spinach smoothie and I am going to make your smoothie as soon as I buy the ingredients ,and I will let you know what I think of your smoothie and how good it will taste etc.where can I buy the omega sea lemony lemon bottle? Can I make this smoothie in my magic bullet blender that is only for 1 person.is your smoothie OK and safe for diabetics to drink.I am a type 2 diabetic so I have to be careful and watch my sugar intake.having diabetes is a challenge that I try really hard to keep my blood sugar under control,but certain treats is hard to say no to when it is in front of me or around me,and I journal everything on a daily basis,and I make healthy meals throughout the day and evening,I go on daily walks with my Nordic walking poles. Your smoothie looks so good and tasty and I can't wait until I make your smoothie and start drinking it. Kim
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    • AvatarSamantha says

      December 3, 2017 at 7:37 pm

      Hi Kim, I'm not too sure about diabetics drinking it. I'd recommend checking the natural sugars from the pineapple. You can find the OmegaSea online (http://www.omegasea.ca/) under their "where to buy" section.
      Reply
  4. AvatarVictoria says

    December 4, 2017 at 1:42 am

    This looks so yummy! I make smoothies often, but I haven't tried this combo yet. I'll definitely give this a try! Thanks for posting!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      December 4, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      Awesome!! I'm glad you're going to give it a try. I hope you enjoy!
      Reply

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