Smoothies can be your family’s new go-to for breakfast or after-school snacks. Find your favorite recipe below and pat yourself on the back for adding more fruit and veggies to your day — all in five minutes or less! Before you get started, make sure you stock your kitchen with the tools, supplies and a few common mix-and-match ingredients. 

Tools:

  • Blender

Supplies: 

  • Reusable straws - not a must, but an easy way to eliminate single-use plastic from your routine. 
  • Reusable pouches or cups with lids for on-the-go-snacking. 
  • Mason jars to show off your smoothie's vibrant colors. 

Ingredients to have on hand:

  • Frozen fruit: ripe bananas, peaches, mangos, strawberries, blueberries
  • Milk of your choice (unsweetened, nondairy milks tend to produce creamier smoothies)
  • Old-fashioned oats
  • Nut butter
  • Yogurt
  • Greens 
  • Ice 
  • Chia seeds 
  • Fruit juice: pineapple, orange 

Secrets to Smoothie Success:

  • Frozen fruit makes the creamiest smoothies. Avocados also create a creamy texture.
  • Use fresh fruit for a thinner consistency — perfect for chilly winter days.
  • Oats will help thicken your smoothies.  
  • For picky eaters, make sure to blend (and blend) until completely smooth.
  • Go easy on the add-ins, especially for eaters who are sensitive to texture. Start small with veggies (about a 1/2 cup) and seeds (about 1 tablespoon).
  • Other helpful ratios for creating your own smoothies, start with: 1 cup liquid, 1/2 cup fruit, 1 tablespoon nut butter. 

And now you’re ready to try one of these six kid (and parent) pleasing smoothies:

Bella's Favorite Orange Smoothie

Check out this recipe from Bella's Kitchen founder, Sara Hurst. We orginally shared this gem in our 2020 Baby issue. 

via littlerockfamily.com

Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup ice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 frozen mango
  • 1/4 cup frozen pineapples
  • 1 teaspoon raw honey
  • 3 scoops of Amazing Grass Green Superfood (Original Flavor) or 3 cups spinach 

For the full recipe, click here.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Shake

Who needs sugary cereal when you can serve this healthy, yet decadent, shake? 

Via momables.com

Ingredients: 

  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • Chocolate chips, for serving (optional)

For the full recipe, click here. 

Creamsicle

This one made the list because it’s sweet, creamy and includes a serving of hidden veggies. 

Via yummytoddlerfood.com

Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1/2 cup orange
  • 1/2 cup butternut squash

For the full recipe, click here. 

Deceptively Purple Green Smoothie

If a deception involves spinach and vibrant purple, can it be so wrong? We didn’t think so. 

Via happyveggiekitchen.com

Ingredients: 

  • 1 banana
  • 1 big handful of spinach
  • 1 1/3 cups frozen blueberries
  • 1 medjool date
  • 1.4 cups of almond milk

For the full recipe, click here. 

Frozen Superhero Smoothie

Vibrant and full of nutrients, this whimsical smoothie is actually a one-two punch of deliciousness. 

Via myfussyeater.com 

Ingredients: 

Green Smoothie:

  • 1 frozen banana
  • 2 handfuls of baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

Pink Smoothie:

  • 1 frozen banana
  • 8 frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • Flaked almonds to decorate

For the full recipe, click here. 

Banana Berry Smoothie

This one is a great after-school snack that you can make with your kids. 

Via kidgredients.com.au

Ingredients: 

  • 1 medium banana
  • 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup greek yoghurt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons honey

For the full recipe, click here.