The Dietitians at Saline Evangelical Homes treated the residents to a breakfast cooking demonstration that included green smoothies and Belgian waffles. Residents also learned the history of the Belgian waffle and were able to enjoy one fresh from the waffle iron. The attendees had never had spinach blended into a drink and were surprised how good it tasted! Enjoy the recipe provided to help achieve your recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
Cinnamon Apple Smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup apple juice
1 pear, cored and sliced
1 apple, cored and sliced
1 cup fresh spinach
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup ice
Directions
Pour apple juice into a blender; top with pear, apple, spinach, cinnamon, and ice in that order. Cover and
blend until smooth.
Submitted by Rebecca Round, RD