Peach Carrot Smoothie

My kids are huge smoothie fans. You get the blender out – especially in the morning – and they come running to see what your latest creation is going to be. I started them off with really simple and delicious creations like a Strawberry Banana Smoothie.  Lately I have moved towards smoothies that are packed full of nutrition, especially as we get into these fall & winter months.

I also use canned fruits that we preserved this summer like peaches, pears, plums and frozen berries. This gives us a break from the inexpensive fruit which tends to be all apples, oranges and bananas. If you haven’t canned or frozen the seasonal fruit in your area – don’t worry. Frozen fruit or canned in water fruit from  your local grocery store will work just fine. 

Carrots are inexpensive way to kick smoothies into high gear in the fall & winter. Did you know they store a gold mine of nutrients? They are 87% water and contain vitamin A, B, C, D, E, an alphabet of good-for-you!