Super Greens Smoothie Inspired by The BFG

{Sponsored}

My son has an insatiable love for reading, and it isn’t uncommon for him to imagine what the characters might do at the close of the final chapter. Perhaps that is why we are drawn to film adaptations of classics like Roald Dahl’s The BFG. Now in theaters, audiences are immersed in the imaginative Giant Country, where a young British girl and a Snozzcumber-eating giant can speak of magic and mystery and we believe it.

The BFG is one of Dahl’s iconic stories and holds particular significance because it was dedicated to his daughter who died at a very young age. Unlike the carnivorous, human-eating inhabitants of Giant Country, the BFG enjoys Frobscottle (a carbonated soft drink where bubbles float downward as opposed to upward) and snozzcumber (a gruesome vegetable resembling a zucchini or cucumber). When Sophie’s presence in Giant Country becomes troublesome, the two friends depart for London to warn the queen of the precarious situation in hopes of permanently eliminating the giants.

Kids are naturally drawn to the characters and stories they grow up with and I often use them to inspire crafts, activities and even meals. In honor of the release of The BFG, I whipped up a delicious, healthy Super Green Smoothie. As vibrant as it looks, kids will absolutely love the delicate sweetness added by fresh, organic apples.

Here is my recipe for a Super Green Smoothie Inspired by The BFG:

Print

Super Green Smoothie Inspired by The BFG

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber peeled
• 2 apples peeled and cored
• 1/2 inch ginger
• 1 handful of fresh spinach
• 1 lemon peeled and seeded

Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth
2. Chill, if desired
3. Serve with fresh, sliced cucumber

Smoothies are an excellent way to help kids (and adults!) get in the recommended number of servings for fruits and vegetables. They are easy to whip up on busy mornings, and if you add in a protein, can be a satiating meal replacement. Most of the time, you don’t have to measure the ingredients and it is very easy to swap out those fruits and vegetables you don’t enjoy for ones you do. Get creative and mix and match your favorites for a healthy snack.

Keep up to date with The BFG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also download our free The BFG Printables and Activity Sheets.

• Author
• Recent Posts

Caryn Bailey

Caryn is a NICU nurse by day, blogger by night and mom 24/7. She savors the warm Southern California sun and loves to travel, shopping, baking, reading and frequenting her local tea room. Caryn created the column Lavishly Green for Peekaboo Picks Magazine to share her best tips for going green in style, she is the Former editor for Family Review Network, former OC Family Magazine online contributor, former Orange County Moms Blog contributor, former Evenflo Savvy Parent contributor, former member of the Totsy Advisory Board and former freelance writer for CBS Los Angeles.

Latest posts by Caryn Bailey (see all)

• Discover Luxury at Sonesta Irvine: Your Ideal Staycation - August 8, 2024
• CHOC Walk Returns to the Disneyland Resort – Special Events and Ways to Support - June 28, 2023
• Beastly Ball Returns to the Los Angeles Zoo - May 8, 2023