Healthy Smoothies for Kids - Fruit and Vegetable Smoothies

Treats can be healthy, especially if they are fruit and vegetable smoothies. These healthy smoothies for kids can add a few vegetables into your kids' diet and they won't even notice. And even if they did, they won't complain. Fruit and vegetable smoothies for kids are delicious and nutritious. It's an amazing way to introduce them to healthy eating habits.

It may be a good idea to introduce your kids to fruit smoothies first. That way, they will learn to love smoothies. Then, gradually add a vegetable or two. You can start with carrots. They are naturally sweet and the taste goes well with apples, pears, oranges and other fruits.

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Tips for Making Healthy Smoothies for Kids

Healthy Smoothies for Kids - Fruit and Vegetable Smoothies

Smoothies are popular kids' snacks because they are so easy to make. All you need is a good blender. Use whatever fruits you have. Add some milk, yogurt and ice cubes. Here are a few tips for a great-tasting, nutritious smoothie:

Experiment with different fruit and vegetable juices.

Add half a cup of carrots or celery to the recipe. Once the vegetable is blended, you'll have an extra-healthy smoothie that tastes great.

Add oat bran, almonds, flax seed or wheat germ for extra fiber and nutrition.

When using canned fruit, include the juice for additional flavor.

Healthy Smoothie Recipes for Kids

To make the healthy smoothie recipes below, add all ingredients in a blender. Blend until you get the desired consistency.

Grape Smoothie

  • 1/2 cup grape juice
  • 1/4 cup seedless grapes
  • 1/4 cup pineapple with juice
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes

Fruit Yogurt Smoothie

  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 cup vanilla soy milk
  • 1 banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 tbsp honey

Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

  • 1 ripe banana, preferably frozen
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp flax seed
  • 1/4 cup oatmeal
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 scoop whey protein powder
  • 1 cup ice

Healthy Blue Smoothie

  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp honey

Delicious Emerald Smoothie

  • 2 cups fresh, ripe pineapple, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup spinach leaves, gently packed
  • 1/2 vanilla yogurt
  • 2 cups ice
  • Honey to taste (optional)

Healthy Smoothies for Kids - Fruit and Vegetable Smoothies

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