Valentine's Day Smoothies!!

Whether or not you consider today to be a "real" holiday or one created by the retail giants of the world, chances are there will be plenty of treats lying around for the whole family to enjoy! Go ahead and treat yourself...a little. But when it is time to pack in some wholesome freshness, why not keep it festive with some Valentine's Day inspired smoothies??

Today, we bring you a delicious trio of recipes to help you share the love today and all year round! Enjoy!!

As always, you know your little love best, so make sure to puree/mash to the consistency that is best for them and always, consult your pediatrician with any concerns or questions about ingredient readiness! 

***All recipes adapted from those created by our friends over at The Sili Squeeze Co. (www.thesilisqueeze.com)***

I Heart You Breakfast
A delightful pink smoothie that is especially good at breakfast time...but we think you can enjoy round the clock!

3 oz vanilla or honey Greek yogurt
1 oz raspberries and/or strawberries
zest of half a lemon
optional: drizzle of flax or hempseed oil

Puree all the ingredients together until smooth. Serve this adorably pink breakfast chilled.

Makes one 4 ounce serving (feel free to multiply for the whole family to enjoy!)

Love Mash
This hearty mash (get it?? I crack myself up....) will fill your little love's tiny tummy with warm yumminess! And, the beets make it...you guessed it....PINK! 

2 oz carrots
1 oz beets
1 oz potatoes

Steam the vegetables until fork tender. Puree or mash until well combined. Serve warm. Try optional seasoning/spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, salt or clove – But only a tiny dusting will be needed! When introducing such healthful spices as these, go easy and mild to start.

Makes one 4 ounce serving 

Valentine Smoothie
Yumm....just yum!!! That is really all we have to say about this one....oh yes, and it is PINK!!! Two thumbs up for Valentine's Day!!!

2 oz vanilla or honey Greek yogurt
2 oz milk of your choice
1 oz frozen peaches (hey, fruit is tough to find in February!)
.5 oz frozen strawberries
.5 oz beets
optional: freshly grated orange zest

Use a fresh beet, cooked until tender to make this the sweetest and most palatable. Allow the beet to cool. Puree all the ingredients together until smooth. Serve this Valentine’s Day smoothie chilled…With love.

Makes one 6 ounce serving