It’s summer and we are always on the go. Whether it’s swim lessons, art class or going to the library or a play date, we are always in the car going from one place to the next. After the girls’ classes, we’ve been going to an outdoor play area so I’ve been packing a lot of snacks and lunches. Now, I love the little fruit and veggie squeezy things/tubes that you can find virtually anywhere: Target, any grocery or convenience store.
Only thing: they are expensive, especially if you buy the organic ones, and they don’t always have the flavor combination you are looking for.
Now, I never thought I would be one of those moms who blends everything for their kids and freezes stuff etc. . but now that we are spending more time in the kitchen together, growing some of our own fruits and vegetables at our community garden and trying to teach the girls about fruits and veggies, how they grow and the importance of a balanced diet, our blender now has a dedicated space on our counter top.
Enter: 
Carrot, Apple and Strawberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup carrots peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 cup apple honeycrisp, pink lady, gala, fuji or one apple; peeled and chopped
- 1 cup strawberries; cut
- 1/2 banana; peeled and cut
- 1/3 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Blend all of the ingredients in your blender until smooth. Keep cool in refrigerator until ready to eat.
And to encourage you all to give these little pouches a try, we are giving away a STARTER KIT to one reader. Includes everything seen below. These little pouches are extremely easy to use and wash. There is a press and close zipper like opening at the top; easy to fill and close. My only tip: fill your pouch only a little more than half way full because when you press to close it, the food contents will move. Dishwasher and freezer safe. BPA free.
THE GIVEAWAY!!
Parents: you want to try these! Giveaway open to residents within the United States only.
Strawberry blueberry
I have not made my baby a smoothie, but I do buy the pouch food for when we travel. Depending on what time of the day I will use the pouch is how I base which flavors to choose. Anything with yogurt for the morning. Any fruit and veggie combo for afternoon. And if it happens to be the evening, anything with a grain.
Love this pouch! My kids love strawberry/banana!
My little one is not here yet, but I plan to make his babyfood and smoothies when the time comes.
Yes I do! Pretty much whatever is on hand, they love coconut milk added to blueberries and strawberries.
My baby just started solids and I am making purees so these pouches would be perfect for taking his food on the go. My 2 year old loves the apple sauce pouches so this would be awesome for him too! What a great idea!
Your girls are so precious! This little green pouch would be a perfect gift to get for my niece. What a healthy, nutritious, and flavorful smoothie recipe!
I make purees, and I’ve been thinking about branching out to baby smoothies.
We make blueberry, strawberry, kiwi, banana, Raspberry, and splash of lemon….. She loves it. U can also add vanilla yogurt.. Yum
We’ve never used these but when I make smooties my LO loves strawberry banana!
I’ve tried lots of flavor combos but my kiddos are diehard strawberry banana lovers!
I make smoothies for my childcare children.
Strawberry, banana and raspberries blended with orange juice. Yum!
Yes! Just made a banana, blueberry, strawberry, and yogurt smoothie. Kids loved it!
Banana pumpkin!
We make blueberry, strawberry, and banana a lot (usually with a little kale or spinach mixed in)!
not yet! we’re expecting baby number one in jan! looking forward to using little green pouch in the future!
strawberry blueberry
We love purees in our house! So far our favorite combo is carrot, berry, and spinach 🙂
Apples & Bananas- We also love just plain ol’ sweet potatoes!!!
Banana, cocoa powder, kale (just a bit) and hemp hearts. My “little” is a 14 year old athlete, this is her favorite recharge smoothie.
I make smoothies using whatever I have in the house. They love anything with strawberries and blueberries, but I usually throw in some carrots and spinach if available.