Iron-Hit Smoothie
Makes 2 cups
1 1/2 cups milk of choice
2 dried apricots
2 dried peaches
1 banana
2 teaspoons wheat germ
2 teaspoons
memoc seeds1 pear, peeled and chopped (I probably wouldn't bother peeling it)
Start with apricots and peaches, blend well. Add banana, wheat germ, pear blend well. Add enough milk to get desired consistency and blend well. I like pouring the milk onto the lid and listening for desired consistency.
Alternatives - can just throw in small handful of almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, a little sesame seeds and linseeds with the apricots instead of making up the memoc seed mixture.
I used a granny smith apple instead of a pear, and all dried apricots - yummy!
Source: Feeding Fussy Kids by Julie Maree Wood
Great for fussy ones who won't eat their greens or are not keen meat eaters. Best served with something rich in Vitamin C (orange, strawberries, berries, blackcurrants, pineapple or avocado) to assist with the absorbtion of iron. Might as well throw some of those into the smoothie!
Boosts protein, iron, calcium, zinc, phosphorous, copper, manganese, vitamin A & C.
