Fuel Fall Fun with 3 Great Smoothies

3 Fall Smoothies
3 Fall Smoothies

Oftentimes, when the weather gets chilly we are guilty of becoming couch potatoes. There is something about the cold that makes our blankets plead with us to stay under the covers and snuggle up. The kids are back in school, and Saturdays feel like they should just be lazy. But did you know that the percentage of children in the United States ages 6 to 11 who were obese increased from 7 percent in 1980 to nearly 18 percent in 2010? And the percentage of kids ages 12 to 19 who were obese increased from 5 percent to 18 percent? Too much couch potato-ing definitely will not help battle the odds.

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But autumn is no time to sit inside anyway - there is a world of fallen leaves to rake and jump in, there are brisk soccer fields ready for eager little feet to play on, and there are orchards of apples just waiting to be picked. The fall season calls for action, and you and your family should be eager to conquer it all. And when you map out a full day of fun fall activities, you have to be really ready to take on the day. Since you have such a busy day ahead, cooking an elaborate breakfast might be out of the question, but the little ones won't make it without the proper nutrition. One solution parents can turn to is the tasty option of breakfast smoothies.

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Smoothies offer families quick convenience without compromising nutritional value. Since dairy products are packed with essential protein, calcium, riboflavin, and vitamin B12, these smoothies can help fuel a busy day and be burned off in no time. We paired some delicious smoothies with fun fall activities to keep you and your family moving in this brisk air!

Going Green


Parks are not just for the spring time. On a beautiful fall day, lightly bundle the kids up and get outside to play in the fall leaves. You can jump in huge piles, bring supplies to do fun art projects in the park with the fallen foliage, or just pack a healthy picnic for later in the day. Before you head out the door, though, make your family a healthy green smoothie to fill them up and fuel them for all of that fun. The sweet fruit and healthy soy milk will make them want to eagerly gulp it down before burning it off in the park!

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Visit a Farm


During the fall, many local farms host an array of fun activities where kids can explore and enjoy farm-fresh foods. You can hike through a corn maze, feed farm animals, and even take a leisurely hayride through the farm's crops. Since you'll be heading out early, you can make a berry smoothie mixed with tasty fruit juices and low-fat yogurt in honor of some of the farm-fresh foods your family will be enjoying throughout the day.

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Football Fun


Don't just stay inside and watch the fall sport - get outside and play it, too! Spend the day at a tailgate or throwing around the football in the backyard. Your family will feel plenty full with this smoothie that has a hint of cinnamon, making it perfect for a fall morning of football!

Banana Cinnamon Smoothie Recipe

INGREDIENTS


1 cup almond milk
½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
2 medium-sized bananas
1 teaspoon cinnamon Ground nutmeg, for garnish

DIRECTIONS


In a blender, blend the almond milk, yogurt, bananas, and cinnnamon together. Pour into a glass and sprinkle a little nutmeg on the top.

RECIPE DETAILS

Prep time: 5 minutes
Servings 1

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-Lauren Gordon, The Daily Meal