Smoothie Spectacular: Recipes Kids Will Enjoy
Smoothies are a fantastic way to pack essential nutrients into your child's diet while satisfying their taste buds. With endless combinations of fruits, vegetables, and other wholesome ingredients, you can create delicious concoctions that even the pickiest eaters will love. These smoothie recipes are not only nutritious they will also be a big hit with kiddos of all ages!
Berry Blast Smoothie
A berry-licious smoothie with a beautiful purple color and an even better taste
Ingredients:
1 cup Mixed Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
1 ripe Banana
1/2 cup Dairy-free Vanilla Yogurt
1/2 cup Almond milk (or any other milk of choice)
1 tablespoon Honey (optional)
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Tropical Paradise Smoothie
This smoothie will have you feeling like you’re basking in the sun on a tropical island. It’ll have kids reminiscing about days in the sand making castles and splashing in the ocean.
Ingredients:
1 ripe Banana
1/2 cup chopped Pineapple
1/2 cup chopped Mango
1/2 cup Coconut Water
1/2 cup Orange Juice
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into glasses and garnish with a slice of pineapple or a cherry if desired.
Green Monster Smoothie
Usually, green drinks are scary, hence the Green Monster Smoothie. This one though is super yummy and is great for getting in some extra fruit and veggies!
Ingredients:
1 ripe Banana
1 cup Spinach Leaves
1/2 cup chopped Cucumber
1/2 cup chopped Pineapple
1/2 cup Apple Juice
Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Serve immediately.
Peanut Butter Smoothie
It's a big hit with all ages, there’s just something about peanut butter that makes the world go round.
Ingredients:
1 ripe Banana
2 tablespoons Peanut Butter
1/4 cup Oats
1/2 cup Oat Milk (or any other milk of choice)
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
1 tablespoon Honey (optional)
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour into glasses and enjoy.
Chocolate Banana Smoothie
What’s better than chocolate and bananas? I’ll wait… That’s right, nothing. This sweet treat is sure to be a big hit as a summer or springtime snacktime staple!
Ingredients:
2 ripe Bananas
1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup Oat Milk (or any other milk of choice)
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
1 tablespoon Honey (optional)
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Serve immediately with a sprinkle of cocoa powder on top.
Smoothies are a way to help pack all these good vitamins and nutrients into your child's diet in a quick and delicious way. Experiment with different combinations to find your child's favorite flavors and enjoy a healthy and refreshing treat together!