Simple Healthy Smoothie Recipes For Kids

Smoothie recipes for kids are an easy way for getting picky eaters to test new and healthy foods they might not otherwise eat. They're easy to make and a fantastic way to involve your kids in the kitchen a chance to learn in itself. It’s pretty easy to find fruit that attracts kids. Bananas, apples, and peaches are often big hits with children, and many favorites like cherries and strawberries are available frozen, if the season is wrong for fresh versions.

Ideal for meals on the go and kids love them. Smoothies are among the easiest ways in which you can deliver your kids with vital vitamins and minerals. The good thing about the smoothie is that kids drink them without knowing they are healthy and nutritious. Kids love smoothies, they're healthy and so easy to make. One of the most important things you need to consider could be the quality of the actual ingredients you'll be using. Here are some healthy smoothies for kids.

Banana-Berry Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of milk (regular or soy is okay) or orange juice
• 1/2 cup of vanilla or plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup frozen berries
• 1 banana, broke into chunks

Directions:

Measure all of the ingredients into a blender. Cover and blend well. Pour into cups and enjoy.

Orange-Vanilla Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt

Directions:

Add ingredients to blender. Cover and blend well. Pour into glasses and enjoy

Pomegranate Banana Berry Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 1 banana
• 1/4 cup frozen or fresh strawberries
• 1/4 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• Several ice cubes (you can skip the ice when the blueberries are frozen)

Directions:

Cut the banana into chunks. Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.