Kids Smoothies

Smoothies are fantastic for kids. Afterall, they taste great, are easy to eat, and are super healthy for your young ones.  Kids diets today can fall short on many important foods, vitamins and minerals. We recommend using smoothies to help supplement your child's nutritional needs. Introducing smoothies into your child's diet can help them get the nutrition they need and help them get interested in health and nutrition and even enjoy it along the way!

Here are some other cool things and tips about smoothies for kids.

Clean Ingredients

By making smoothies from scratch, you know exactly what your kids are eating. So that means, no fake food, no unwanted preservatives or artificial flavoring. Just the real produce and superfoods you want add to your smoothies.

No More No’s to Healthy Foods

Any parent will tell you that it can be tough to get your kids to eat healthy foods. Smoothies are an amazing way of getting your kid to eat loads healthy food that they would otherwise refuse if you served them on their plate. You can think of smoothies as a big, delicious multivitamin that you get to customize the ingredients and the flavor.

One Extra Super Ingredient

One way to make kids smoothies is to start with a basic smoothie recipe and then add one extra veggie or superfood. This way, your kid will get the delicious smoothie they want and you’ll be helping them get some extra nutrients.

Add Some Spinach

Spinach is a great vegetable to add to kids' smoothies. Green vegetables, like Spinach, can be tough to get kids to eat on their own. But unlike Kale, Spinach has a mild taste that won’t take over your smoothie. In fact, if you add just a little spinach you’ll hardly taste it. Spinach is low in carbs but high in fiber so it won’t add many calories to your smoothie but will aid with digestion. Spinach is a very nutritious vegetable. It’s high in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K1, folic acid, iron, and calcium. It also has many plant compounds that can improve health, such as lutein, kaempferol, nitrates, quercetin, and zeaxanthin. Try adding a handful to your next smoothie and see how it goes!

On-the-go Meals or Snack

Smoothies are a perfect option for on-the-go meals or snacks. Next time you’re planning an outing, instead of stopping for fast-food or bringing an unhealthy snack like chips, go for a healthy smoothie for your kids in a to-go cup.

Smoothies as Popsicles

A great option for kids to freeze your smoothies and turn them into popsicles! Transforming smoothies into popsicles is a delightful and nutritious way to offer kids a refreshing treat. By freezing their favorite smoothie flavors into popsicles, you can provide them with a healthier alternative to sugary ice creams or store-bought popsicles. These homemade popsicles retain the vitamins, minerals, and fiber from the fruits and vegetables of the smoothie, making them a great source of nourishment. Additionally, the vibrant colors and fun shapes of the popsicles make them visually appealing to children, encouraging them to enjoy a wide variety of fruits and veggies in a delicious frozen popsicle form.

Popular Kids Flavors

Strawberry-Banana 

Chocolate-Peanut Butter

Blueberry-Banana

Mixed Berry

Strawberry-Orange

Green

Best Base Fruits for Kids Smoothies

Strawberry

Banana

Blueberry

Raspberry

Pineapple

Apple

Best Vegetables for Kids Smoothies

Spinach

Kale

Avocado

Carrots

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Cucumber