How to get toddlers to eat "greens"

 When he was younger, Dom would eat lots of greens. But now it seems that all he will eat is broccoli. So this afternoon as I as making my "green smoothie" I thought "I bet he would like this!". So I gave him a taste and he immediately begged for more. That's awesome! Now he will be getting so much more nutrition!!

This is what I put in it:
1 c kale
1 c spinach
 1/2 green apple
1/3 c pineapple
 Ice
 Approx 6oz of cold water
 I blended in all in my magic bullet until it had the consistency of orange juice(with pulp). It worked perfectly and he even used the straw on his silly to drink it! This to me is super exciting!!! Have any other recipes that are good for kids?? Feel free to share!!!! Any questions or comments.. Find me onFacebook!!

Clean Eating Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

Let me just say, I love my sweets!! Sometimes, you just need to satisfy those cravings. Instead of indulging in tub of ice cream or a chocolate bar, I would rather have this!! This recipe is awesome and so easy to make. My son loves them too!  They can be a little messy but they are soo worth it! 

Clean Eating Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls

Makes 14

Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned oats {could certainly use gluten-free if needed}

1/4 cup cocoa {naturally unsweetened}

1/4 cup shredded coconut {unsweetened}

1/2 cup natural peanut butter {look for a jar with peanuts as the ONLY ingredient}

1/4 cup raw honey

Instructions

Stir all dry ingredients together to mix well. Add the wet ingredients and blend well. *Sometimes it's best to use your hands to ensure the ingredients get fully incorporated.

Use a small cookie scoop to get even sized balls. Roll each ball by hand. Chill in fridge until ready to serve.

Super Nutritious Green Smoothie

Super Nutritous Green Smoothie

Up until recently I was never one to make my own smoothies. I had no idea where to start, what to mix together or how much. Then one day I saw this recipe posted on facebook and thought I would give it a try. I'm so glad I did!!! So here it is....

2 cups kale
2 cups spinach
1 green apple
1cup frozen pineapple
8 oz water to blend

Chop up spinach, kale and apple. Mix all ingredients in blender and enjoy!!!!
It's very healthy and tastes so good! I have one at least 3 times a week. It makes a perfect and quick snack! Even my 1 year old son loves it!!! Hope you enjoy!!

Clean Eating Snack Ideas

As a mom of 2 things can get very busy! I'm always looking for quick healthy snacks for me and the kids! One of the problems I had was that the kids would always get hungry when we would be out in the car traveling from place to place or just running errands... It was so much easier just to stop at a fast food place. But.... Now I don't do that anymore!

I found a medium sized insulated bag that I fill with small containers of pre cut snacks. Watermelon, pears, oranges and yogurt is what I mostly pack in it. That has always been enough to hold over the kids and I until we get home to make a real meal!!!
So here are some ideas.....

Clean eating snacks

*1 cut apple with 1tbs of natural peanut butter
*1 cut apple and 14 raw unsaltes almonds
*1 cup baby carrots 1-2tbs hummus
*2 plain brown rice cakes with 1-2 tbs of natural peanut butter
*1 cup strawberries and a handful of raw unsalted cashews
*Shakeology
*2 cups celery with 1-2 tbs natural peanut butter
*1/2 cup cottage cheese with 1/2 cup blueberries
*1/2 cup Greek yogurt with 1/2 cup berries (drizzle of agave nectar to add sweetness)
*1/2 sliced Banana on top of whole wheat bread with 1tbs natural peanut butter-- my favorite!!!!

I hope this face you some good ideas for some quick healthy snacks! Feel free to comment with any other healthy suggestions!!!!