It can be a challenge to get picky eaters, especially children, to eat and enjoy healthy foods. However, smoothies are a delicious and easy way to get essential nutrients into their diets without the fuss of a sit-down meal.
These healthy smoothie recipes are sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
1. Chocolate Banana Smoothie
Who can resist chocolate? This smoothie is the perfect balance of sweet and healthy.
Ingredients
- 1 large frozen banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
2. Berry Blast Smoothie
This smoothie is packed with antioxidants and sweet, juicy berries.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
3. Tropical Smoothie
This smoothie is a taste of the tropics with sweet pineapple and creamy coconut.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen mango cubes
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
4. Green Smoothie
This smoothie is packed with leafy greens, but you won’t even taste them.
Ingredients
- 1/2 banana
- 1 cup kale leaves
- 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
5. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
The classic combination of peanut butter and banana gets a healthy twist in this nutritious smoothie.
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Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
6. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
This smoothie tastes like a slice of pumpkin pie, but is much healthier.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
7. Apple Pie Smoothie
This smoothie is a healthy version of a classic dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
- 1/2 banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
8. Vanilla Blueberry Smoothie
This smoothie is sweet, creamy, and full of healthy blueberries.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
9. Strawberry Banana Smoothie
This classic smoothie combination is always a hit.
Ingredients
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
10. Peach Green Tea Smoothie
This smoothie is a refreshing and healthy twist on iced tea.
Ingredients
- 1/2 peach, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup brewed green tea, cooled
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Smoothies are a quick and easy way to get essential nutrients into your or your child’s diet. These recipes are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein, and are sure to be a hit with even the pickiest eaters.
Try them out for a delicious and healthy snack or meal.
