Smoothies are a Moms secret weapon. It's how I get my fussy kids to eat spinach. And nuts. And seeds, and ugly fruit. It's a way to sneak a few extra serves of vitamins and nutrients into your child's diet without the fuss and drama.
These four kid friendly smoothies are super easy to make and use ingredients you can keep in your pantry or freezer so you can whip them up anytime.
We all do it. Sneak those veggies in their food, that is. Smoothies are a way to do it without the judgement. The trick to making a great smoothie is to keep them simple. You don't have to throw the entire pantry or fridge contents into the one smoothie.
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For those of us who often need to pick one or the other, Smoothies are a Godsend.
I bought each of my kids a travel mug from Kmart and it's a game changer. On those mornings (aka every Monday, most Tuesdays, some Wednesdays), They make smoothies and pop them in their mugs. They either drink them on the way to school (my boys) or keep them for the bus trip (my girls). I used to use my family sized blender, but as kids got a little bigger, they all wanted different ingredients in their smoothie. So I got a smaller Ninja blender (the travel sized one) and now they all make their own in the morning.
If you follow my Clean Eating Meal Plans, you'll see smoothies are a regular weekday breakfast. And why not?
- They take 30 seconds to make
- You can sneak in some extra fruits or veggies
- The kids love them
- You can drink them in the car
These are our TOP 4 Kid Friendly Smoothies
1.The Chocolate Shake Smoothie
It's hard to believe this is actually good for you. It tastes like a thick chocolate milkshake.
Ingredients:
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1 cup Almond milk (or milk of your choice)
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2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter
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½ cup ice (about 6 cubes)
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1 x ripe banana
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2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
Instructions: Blend together until smooth (serves 1)
2. The Basic Green Smoothie
A classic, green smoothie with a sneaky spinach kick. Just don't let them see how much spinach actually goes into this one. It can freak the picky eaters out a bit.
Ingredients:
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1 cup Almond milk (or milk of your choice)
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1 x ripe banana
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1 cup fresh / frozen spinach leaves
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1 x pear
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1 Cup crushed ice (or 10 ice cubes)
Instructions: Blend together until smooth (serves 1)
3. Tropical Smoothie (the yellow one)
The yummiest smoothie! This makes a great Popsicle too, simply freeze in a Popsicle mold for a healthy Summer treat.
Ingredients:
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1 cup Almond milk (or milk of your choice)
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1 x ripe banana
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1 cup frozen or fresh mango
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½ Cup crushed ice (or 5 ice cubes)
Instructions: Blend together until smooth (serves 1)
4. Simple Strawberry Smoothie (the pink one)
Pink and pretty. Always a favourite with the girls.
Ingredients:
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1 cup Almond milk (or milk of your choice)
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1 x ripe banana
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¾ cup frozen or fresh strawberries (4-5 strawberries)
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½ Cup crushed ice (or 5 ice cubes)
Instructions: Blend together until smooth (serves 1)
Another Smoothie which is a big hit in our home is the Almond Butter Smoothie. And if you have Teens who want a bit more protein in their diet - try this Homemade Protein Shake.
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