When I’m in a hurry to get a quick lunch, post workout or an after school snack for the kids; smoothies are my go-to meals. They are convenient, healthy, a great way to get protein and a serving (or two) of fruit and really convenient! I usually ask my kids: what color smoothie would you like today? My daughter’s favorite is what she calls the Pinkalicious smoothie. I don’t mind making it all the time because it’s loaded with protein and antioxidants. Thanks to readily available frozen fruit, this smoothie can be enjoyed year round.
Berry Cherry SmoothieCourtesy of MOMables™’ Recipe Stash
Makes about 1 tall glass
Ingredients:
· ½ cup fresh or frozen strawberries
· ½ cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries
· ½ cup Greek yogurt (regular low fat plain or vanilla will work too)
· ½ cup apple juice
· 1 tsp honey or 1 packet Truvia (optional)
Garnish: a couple of Maraschino cherries.
Directions:
1. Blend strawberries, cherries, yogurt, juice and sweetener until smooth.
2. Serve in a tall glass and enjoy!
MOM Tip: Did you know you can blend a smoothie in the morning and pour it inside a chilled stainless thermos to be enjoyed at lunch time? My kids love to take smoothies to school!
*Laura Fuentes is the Chief MOM at MOMables™. A wife, mother of 3 and a lunch enthusiast who insists on healthy, wholesome food for her family. 
On her personal blog, Super Glue Mom, she writes about motherhood, green living, deadlines and keeping her cool, even when her kids super-glued her hair. She’s also a food contributor to numerous sites, and helps parents overcome the difficulties of cooking for picky eaters.
