Delicious Tree Nut Free Smoothie

Before I begin...I will say that this snack is for my tree nut allergy son. If your child has an allergy to milk then it is not advisable to try this snack. However, you can incorporate the alternative liquid that will keep the idea simple and still yummy. Again, this is a newbie tree nut mom trying to find other ways of keeping the little guy happy.

I love snacks and recipes that are derived from fresh ingredients. But, I am not completely innocent to the sugar based products. I, by no means, am advocating that you go sugary and unhealthy. I have been dedicating myself to discover fresher alternative to eating sweet yummy snacks with smoothie fruits and vegetables rather than chocolate bars and Doritos. Uhm Uhm. I even tend to incorporate leafy green vegetables in my smoothie. The kids run the other way every time. This particular smoothie turned out to be an orange/yellow colored one. Isn't that fun?

When it comes to my children..they frown upon healthy smoothies. Yes, that only means they are prisoners of yummy snacks they see on tv and I was a guilty enabler. Hey, I am working on it. I am working to change their way of thinking and to try new things. Hey, its the Semi-natural way today. So, we tried making a smoothie that came from bags and cans. Ohhh, don't curse me. It's better than a twinkie. Oh my!! Hear we go.

So this is what we put in the blender:

1 cup of ice

1/2 cup of frozen peaches (from bag)

1 handful of carrots (from bag,  however much your handful can carry)

       So for my hands, I pulled out about 10 carrots. My son said, "Mom you gotta take some out." So, five came out. He still frowned. I said, "We will leave those five in!" Geesh, we need the beta carotene. He goes, "The beta what@!#"

1- 1/2 cup of milk ( I used 2%, but use whichever you want)
1 canned sliced mangoes ( I normally use fresh)

      I figured the nectar would give it it's added sweetness  rather than the kids dumping sugar into the blender. If you turn your head, that's just what          would happen. Yikes. So I took out 3 slices from the can. I poured just a little juice into the blender from the can. I'd say about 1 tablespoon.

1 fresh Banana

1 slice of fresh kiwi 

I put the lid on ice crush to break down the ice and add extra milk if the spin stops midway. If you don't keep enough liquid in the blender, you will burn out your engine and crack the base of the blender. Ahem. Enjoy the smooth orange sherbert-like tasting treat. Who would have thought that carrots go together with the other ingredients. I think we have the smoothie madness.