Introducing Green Smoothies to Babies (Kale, Red Grapes, Bananas and Medjool Dates)
Written by admin on March 31, 2009 – -
This week I was fortunate to be able to speak at a “Greening Your Life” seminar for a small group of moms and their babies. I thought a lot about what I wanted to talk about because there were so many ideas I wanted to share with them,; however, having 45 minutes in which to speak, I wanted to really get the message out about the importance of non-toxic cleaners in the home as well as the importance of organic and locally grown foods.
I was so excited to be able to sit down and share with these moms why buying organically grown produce is not just beneficial to our family, but also protects farm workers, ensures that genetically modified foods are kept out of our households, protects future generations, protects our water quality and ensures that we keep toxic chemicals off our plates.
The Environmental Working Group recently came out with their updated list of the “Dirty Dozen” as well as their new list called the “Clean 15”, which are fruits and veggies lowest in pesticides. 
I ended my talk with a green smoothie demo and I was very happy to see how much the children enjoyed the green smoothies. One of the babies enjoyed the green smoothie so much that every time her small demo cup was empty, she would let out the biggest cry and her mother couldn’t fill another cup fast enough. I just smiled from ear to ear.
When I sometimes hear moms say that their children will not eat anything green, I wonder where the issue with the color green stems from. Well after seeing how happy these children were drinking green smoothies, they clearly have nothing against the color “green.”
Green Smoothie for Babies Recipe
- One bunch kale
- One cup red grapes
- One frozen banana
- One medjool date
- One cup water
Blend and enjoy!
Tracy
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By Samantha on Mar 31, 2009
Hi, I actually found your blog searching for some info for my own blog post and have been reading ever since!!! I am loving the information you have to offer!! I have just started blogging and I am very new to all of this- I was wondering if I could add your link to my blog so my readers (not many of them-mostly friends and family) could link to your site if they want.Thanks
Samantha
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By Tami on Mar 31, 2009
Yes, of course link away and share the site with everyone! I’m so glad you found us!
I’m going to check out your site now.
Tami,
Green Smoothie Diva xoxo
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By Veronica on Apr 1, 2009
What a wonderful alternative for babies! Sharing this information is literally saving lives. How I wish my children had grown up on green smoothies!
Blessings,
Gypsy Queen
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By Crista on Apr 1, 2009
how cute! and kudos to you for spreading the word.
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By Cher on Apr 17, 2009
About the frozen banana…I froze a banana a couple of nights ago in preparation for the morning smoothie I make for my hubby & son. But the next morning, I could NOT get that banana peel off the fruit. I had to leave it out.
Is there a secret to getting the frozen peel off the fruit? I’ve tried it twice now.
Help! Thanks!
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By Tami on Apr 21, 2009
Always, always, peel bananas *before* freezing them. I can imagine that it was impossible to peel it after it was frozen.
Instead, when you see bananas getting too ripe, peel them, break them into chunks, and throw them into a freezer container or zip lock bag and put them in the freezer. Then when you want your frozen bananas for a smoothie, just pull it out and plop the chunks into the blender!
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By Sarah on Aug 17, 2010
I know that’s an old post but in comment to the frozen banana question – I recently watched a video with a woman making a green smoothie. She freezes her bananas in the peel and then before making the smoothie she puts the whole banana into a bowl of hot water (or stopped up sink I would imagine would also work fine) and gave it a couple minutes. She then used kitchen scissors to cut off both ends, held the banana over the blender and it plopped right in – and was still frozen in the middle I believe.
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By Michelle on Apr 2, 2011
hi there –
could you freeze this smoothie? ie make it with a non-frozen banana and then freeze it?
Thanks!
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Reply by stacey on April 4th, 2011
@Michelle – absolutely!!
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By Jackie on Apr 20, 2011
Correction: Hi there! What AGE are the babies drinking your smoothie? We are currently BLW our 7 month old and I was looking for a way to incorporate kale into his diet and found your site. Let me know! Thanks!
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Reply by Stacey Terry on April 21st, 2011
@Jackie – The author, Tracy, has since moved on to other things, but since many of our raw moms, both pregnant and nursing, consume green smoothies, then to *some* degree as soon as they are transitioning to blended foods, you should be able to include some of that as greens. As for any adult, as long as you use a variety of greens (i.e. don’t use the same green every time to avoid creating food sensitivities), you should be able to offer green smoothies! xoxo
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