Mixed Berry Breakfast Smoothies

We have a few breakfast favorites that make it to the table over and over again. One of them is our berry smoothie. We love smoothies. Even if L. won't sit down long enough to eat breakfast she will drink a smoothie. I feel better know she started the day with a little something good in her belly.

There are more than a million ways to make a smoothie. This is how we do it. Most of the time.

Ingredients: 
2 1/4 cups frozen mixed berries
1 cup plain yogurt
1/8 cup wheat germ
1/8 cup ground flax seeds
3/4 cup milk or water
Honey (to taste)
Handful of greens (optional)

This is probably a good time to mention that I don't usually measure. I usually just dump a little of everything in the blender. I measured this morning so I could write down the recipe. I use a regular non-fancy, counter-top blender.

Put the berries in first and layer the yogurt, wheat germ, and ground flax on top.* Pour in the milk (or water) and drizzle the honey on top. Start with just a little honey. You can add more later if you prefer a sweeter drink. Toss in the greens and turn on the blender. I usually use a mix of spinach, lettuce, and any other greens I have on hand.**

I add the greens because my daughter doesn't mind drinking it with greens in it. It does add a slightly earthy taste. I don't mind the flavor. If you want to add greens but don't like the way it changes the taste you can add a little more honey. Or you can leave them out. Your choice.

My blender is a bit finicky so it takes a little coaxing to get everything blended smoothly. I usually put a spoon down through the hole in the lid to gently encourage things along. Depending on your blender you may not need to do that.

This recipe makes approximately three servings in our house but I think serving size is a bit subjective. 

Enjoy!

*I buy wheat germ and shelf-stable ground flax in bulk at our health food store. I store them in jars in the fridge and they keep well.

**Update 6/7/12: I've realized that the whole smoothie blends better if I put them in the blender in the reverse order to how I have them listed here. But it might just be my new blender...

This post is part of Fight Back Friday, Simple Lives Thursday, Your Green Resource, Make Ahead Monday, Natural Parenting Group, Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways, My Sweet and Savory, and Farmgirl Friday,