Be Green Smoothie:
2 cups (500 ml) milk
1 large green or red apple, chopped
1 cup (250 ml) packed baby spinach
1 cup (250 ml) plain Greek or drained yogurt
1/4 cup (60 ml) ground flax seeds
1 tbsp (15 ml) liquid honey, or to taste
Ice cubes

Protein-Packed Peach Strawberry Smoothie:
2 cups (500 ml) milk
1 cup (250 ml) each, frozen sliced peaches and strawberries
1/2 cup (125 ml) cottage cheese
2 tbsp (30 ml) liquid honey

Fibre-Boost Berry Smoothie:
2 cups (500 ml) milk
1 cup (250 ml) frozen mixed berries
1 fresh pear, chopped
2 tbsp (30 ml) ground flax seeds
1 tbsp (15 ml) pure maple syrup or liquid honey

Instructions

In a blender, combine milk, fruit and vegetables and other ingredients (as called for); purée until smooth. Pour into glasses (pour Be Green over ice); serve immediately.

Tips

When making smoothies, make sure all ingredients are cold and frozen ingredients are taken right from the freezer. Pulse the blender a few times to start with to chop up large pieces, then hold the power on for the best texture.

Kids can help measure the ingredients and add them to the blender. Older kids can make these on their own. Chill travel cups in the freezer and pour in freshly-made smoothies for mornings on the run, or before-sports snacks.