Smoothie Recipes for Kids

Smoothies for Kids

We all know kiddos need those fruits and vegetables but sometimes convincing them that they do is an entirely different story.

Smoothies are a super way to get more veggies in your kids' diets simply because the sweetness of the fruit masks the taste of the veggies! Here are a few delicious and nutritious recipes to try at home!

Berry-Cado Smoothie
vegan, makes 2 servings

1 1/4 cups orange juice
1/2 avocado
3/4 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen raspberries (or strawberries)
1 kiwi, peeled
1/2 – 1 banana, frozen pref’d
1/2 cup ice

garnish: avocado slice

Blend. Pour. Sip. Smile.

Easy Energy Almond Shake
vegan, serves 2

2 cups almond milk or soymilk, vanilla flavor or cow's milk
2 large frozen bananas, ripe
2 Tbsp almond butter
1/2 cup ice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
garnish: roasted almonds

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a high power blender. Blend on high until smooth and thick.

2. Pour into glasses and garnish with roasted almonds.

Green Smoothies

1 cup plain or vanilla almond milk (go with vanilla if you have more of a sweet tooth) or cow's milk
1-2 handfuls fresh spinach leaves
1/2 ripe frozen banana (if your banana is not frozen, add 2-3 ice cubes)
tiny bit of honey or agave, optional
1-2 tablespoons ground flaxmeal, optional

Combine ingredients in blender and blend for 1 minute.

Serve in a fun glass and enjoy.