Kid-friendly smoothies should have plenty of proteins, dietary fiber, vitamins, and essential nutrients to nourish a child's growing body.
These are the best healthy smoothie recipes for kids that you can easily try out at home. Make these smoothie recipes even easier by adding a SmoothieBox smoothie mix of your choice!
Recipe 1: Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie
This smoothie packs a powerful combo of pumpkin-cinnamon flavor with a creamy texture full of crunchy seeds. It’s a filling breakfast treat for your little ones. This is one of our favorite easy healthy smoothie recipes for kids.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serving: 2 glasses
Calories: 197kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 tbsp maple syrup sweetener
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp granola or sesame seeds
Prep instructions
Blend all the ingredients for 2-3 minutes to a smooth and creamy consistency. Serve immediately and garnish with fresh mixed berries and sesame seeds.
Recipe 2: Strawberry Banana Smoothie
This thick and healthy berry smoothie has hints of fresh strawberry flavors, light pink color, and a sweet and fruity taste that your kids will love.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serving: 2 glasses
Calories: 179 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 2 cups sliced frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup ice cubes
Prep instructions
Blend all the recipe ingredients at high speed for 2 minutes and then serve. Garnish with fresh strawberries.
Recipe 3: Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie
The kids can have as many as three kiwi strawberry smoothies in a day as it has plenty of natural sugars and nutrients. This smoothie is a healthy alternative to drinking processed sodas and juices that contain chemical preservatives.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serving: 2 glasses
Calories: 204kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 kiwi fruit
- 3/4 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Prep Instructions
Place the fruits, yogurt, and orange squeeze in a food processor and blend until the smoothie is thick and creamy. Serve and garnish with fresh berries.
Recipe 4: Orange Carrot Smoothie
This vibrant-looking smoothie can be a healthy and delicious snack for your kids’ breakfast. It’s rich in nutrients that improve sight, boost the immune system, increase the uptake of other minerals like iron, and promote faster healing and repair of body tissues.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serving: 2 glasses
Calories: 75 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 2 oranges, juiced
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup finely grated carrots
- 2 tbsp rolled oats
- 1/2 cup ice
- 2 cups cubed papaya
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice
Prep Instructions
Blend all the smoothie ingredients for 2 minutes, then serve. Garnish with grated coconut and sesame seeds.
Recipe 5: Pineapple Cream Smoothie
The kids will love this tangy pineapple smoothie. Prepare this healthy smoothie recipe for kids for breakfast as an extra energy boost.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 1 juiced lime
- 1/2 cup chopped frozen pineapple
- 1 banana
- 1/4 cup of ice cubes
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
Prep Instructions
Blend your ingredients on high for 2-3 minutes until all the frozen pineapple chunks break down and then serve with fresh berries. Enjoy!
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