Healthy Kid-Approved Smoothies

In our house, we are–what you might call–a little smoothie-obsessed! As a pediatric dietitian and busy mom of three kids, smoothies are our go-to because they are literally meals-in-a-jar (or mug, glass or bowl). As a mom, I love that smoothies are so easy and quick – you literally throw a bunch of nutritious ingredients into a blender and press a button! For breakfast, lunch or a quick and refreshing snack, smoothies are simply the best. A bonus is that smoothies not only nourish, but also HYDRATE, which is especially important for warmer months.

When I create smoothie recipes, I try to include at least 5 things for balance: frozen fruit, leafy greens or other veggies, nuts or seeds, yogurt (or vegan yogurt) and milk (or a on-dairy substitute). Sometimes I even add things like tofu, lentils, or avocado for extra nutrition and creaminess! Ensuring that these important ingredients are included will help to keep tummies fuller longer, energy levels up and blood sugar levels stable so that you don’t have all-day snack requests and little hands in the fridge and pantry all day!

Here are our favourite healthy smoothie recipes:

• Kid-Approved Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
• Thick and Creamy Triple Berry Smoothie
• Kid-Approved Tropical Green Smoothie (+ Smoothie Bowl!)
• Mango Banana Coconut Smoothie
• DIY Mocha Frappuccino Smoothie (a little more for the parents, but okay for teens, too)

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Kid-approved Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is healthy, delicious, vegan-friendly and kid-approved! It is made with 6 simple ingredients and is loaded with naturally sweet and tart flavors as well as nutrition!

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Nutritious Triple Berry Smoothie with Greek Yogurt

This triple berry smoothie is creamy, meal-worthy, and so nutritious. It’s packed with three different berries, 1 cup of Greek yogurt, spinach, hemp hearts, and more for a powerhouse breakfast smoothie or snack. Kids love it!

Check out this recipe

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Kid-Approved Tropical Green Smoothie:

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Mango Banana Coconut Smoothie

This Mango Banana Coconut Smoothie is delicious, nutritious, balanced, kid-friendly, easy summer breakfast, lunch or snack option!

Check out this recipe

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DIY MOCHA “FRAPPUCCINO” SMOOTHIE RECIPE

This delicious and nutritious homemade mocha frappuccino smoothie recipe is not only the perfect morning pick-me-up, but also a healthy dose of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals!

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Kid-Approved Smoothies: Chocolate Cherry Smoothie & More

Sarah Remmer, RD

This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is healthy, delicious, vegan-friendly and kid-approved! It is made with 6 simple ingredients and is loaded with naturally sweet and tart flavors as well as nutrition!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Equipment

• Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender, Professional-Grade, 48 oz. Container, Black
• Ninja BL480D Nutri Ninja with 1000 Watt Auto-IQ Base for Juices, Shakes & Smoothies Personal Blender

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup frozen cherries
• 1 frozen ripe banana
• 1.5 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp hemp hearts
• 1/3 cup Greek or non-dairy yogurt
• ¾ cup milk of choice

Instructions

 

• Place all ingredients into a good quality blender and blend until smooth!

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Sarah Remmer, RD

Sarah Remmer, RD, is a registered dietitian and mom of three, specializing in family and pediatric nutrition. She’s the founder of Centred Nutrition Collective and has nearly 20 years of experience helping families feel confident about feeding their kids.