Simple, tasty & healthy - 5 recipes for smoothies!

Looking for fun ways to include more fruits and vegetables in your child's diet? Smoothies are a great solution! Not only are they quick and easy to make, but they're also infinitely customizable and something kids love. Here are some tasty smoothie recipes that are guaranteed to be popular with the little ones. They are packed with nutrients and most of all, they taste delicious!

1. Berry and Banana bonanza

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup raspberries
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
• Honey (optional, to taste)

Instructions:

1. Peel the banana and put it in your blender.
2. Wash the strawberries, blueberries and raspberries and add them too.
3. Pour in the orange juice and add the Greek yogurt.
4. Blend until everything is smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add a little more orange juice to reach the desired consistency.
5. Taste and add a little honey if you think more sweetness is needed.
6. Serve immediately and watch the berry magic begin!

2. Green Monster Magic

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 apple, cored and sliced
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
• 3/4 cup coconut water or plain water
• Some ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Place the spinach, banana, apple and pineapple chunks in the blender.
2. Pour in the coconut water and add some ice cubes.
3. Blend until everything is smooth. If it is too thick, add a little more water.
4. Pour into a colorful glass and serve with a fun straw to make this green drink more appealing to kids.

3. Peach and Creamy Dream

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe peaches, sliced
• 1/2 cup carrot juice
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Some ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Peel and slice the peaches.
2. Place peaches, carrot juice, vanilla yogurt and vanilla extract in the blender.
3. Add ice cubes.
4. Blend until creamy and smooth.
5. Serve immediately in a tall glass, perhaps with a pinch of cinnamon on top for an extra fun touch.

4.

Avocado and Tropical Twist

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mango chunks
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• Some ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Add mango, pineapple, banana and avocado to your blender.
2. Add the coconut milk and squeeze in the lime juice.
3. Add some ice cubes for extra coolness.
4. Mix everything to a smooth and creamy consistency.
5. Pour into a glass and serve immediately, possibly garnished with a slice of lime or a piece of pineapple for an extra tropical feel.

5. Chocolate and Peanut Butter Dream

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana
• 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• Honey or maple syrup to taste
• Some ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Place the banana, peanut butter, cocoa powder and milk in the blender.
2. Add a sweetener of your choice if desired and ice cubes.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Serve in a chilled glass, maybe even sprinkled with some grated chocolate for an extra special touch.

Tips to make smoothies more enjoyable:

• Use spill-free mugs with straws to keep both young and old happy!
• Let the children help by choosing the fruits or vegetables they like or by helping to pour ingredients into the blender.
• Experiment with garnishes such as a slice of fruit on the rim of the glass or a sprinkling of seeds or granola on top.

Enjoy your smoothie time!

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1. With straw (spill-free)

2. As a spout mug

3. Like a real mug