Nothing Like Fresh Berries

By Patrick, 6 years old

Portland, Oregon

It was a sunny day and my family and I went to pick berries. We picked strawberries and raspberries. It was hard to find just the right strawberries because they were hiding in the plants. My sister and I ate a lot of raspberries as we picked them and thankfully did not get a tummy ache.

We picked five pounds of raspberries and ate half of them by the next day. Raspberries taste like heaven. We love them. We hope mom gets more soon.

The next morning we made smoothies with the strawberries which were delicious. I helped measure and pour the milk, add the berries, peel and drop in the banana, and power the blender until it was done a ready to drink. After I finished my glass, my mom let me have what was left in the blender.

I thought it’d be fun to share this acrostic too.

F – fruits

O – oh no, the eggs broke

O – organic

D – delicious

Patrick’s Berry Banana Smoothie

Makes approx. 16oz.

Ingredients

12 Really ripe strawberries

1   Cup frozen blueberries

1   Banana

1   Cup milk

4   Tsp raw oats

2   Tbsp almond or peanut butter

1   Splash of vanilla

1. Making the smoothie
2. In the blender, grind up the oats – they help thicken the smoothie. Wash the strawberries and remove the hats. Peal the banana.
3. Put all the ingredients in the blender. We learned the hard way not to put the milk in first – all the fruit splashes!
4. Blend well. Pour in your glasses and drink up.
5. You could also add in 2 or 3 ice cubes (my sister doesn’t like it too cold or too thick) or substitute the milk for yogurt.
6. I tried all day long to have more fruit but mom was pretty sure we had enough for the day. They’re just so good.

P.S.  Patrick is the son of my good friend Gina. Her new blog, Feed Our Families, is designed to support you in feeding your family well.  Be sure to check it out!

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