Nutritious smoothies

Smoothies are something that everyone loves. Even the fussiest of kids cannot resist them. It is nutritious and delicious. Here are some delicious and nutritious smoothies for your kids!

Fruits and vegetables and kids

As parents, you are aware that children do not like to consume fruits and vegetables. They hate them but at the same time they need it for its nutrients. CDC recommends that children should have two cups of fresh fruits and three cups of healthy vegetables daily. How to make this possible?

The way out is to make a smoothie of these edible foods. It is simple, easy and kids can consume it in large amounts without a fuss. It is convenient and delicious way to reach the nutrients into the kids’ body. The kid can have it at breakfast, lunch, late afternoon or at night time. It always is the best way to introduce minerals and vitamins into the body. Below is a list of varied and healthy smoothie types for your kids.

Nutritious smoothies
Low sugar avocado and blueberry smoothie (Source: I heart vegetables)

Low sugar avocado and blueberry smoothie

This contains avocado, blueberries and almond milk with no added sugar. One can replace almond milk with other plant based milk as well. Highly tasty and nutritious, it is easy to make.

Mint chocolate chip smoothie

It is awfully tasty and has baby spinach with cacao nibs and chocolate protein powder. It has no added sugar and is therefore healthy.

Malted chocolate cauliflower smoothie

As the name suggests, it has cauliflower with malt and chocolate. Cauliflower is full of fiber and B complex vitamins. It is good for digestion and memory and brain function. But most child hate to have it. But in a smoothie, they will take it with no fuss.

Blackberry smoothie

If has coconut flakes with cauliflower rice, black berries and almond butter. It has high protein and antioxidants with low carb and sugar. Taken early in the morning at breakfast it is highly nutritious to start the day on a healthy note.

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Blackberry smoothie (Source: Eating bird food)

Banana smoothie

Relatively cheap but highly healthy, this recipe has bananas with fat free Greek yoghurt and flaxseeds. The latter are in ground form and there is also vanilla extract in it. Makes a perfect start for the day.

Peach smoothie

Peaches with milk of any type and ginger and cinnamon. It is awesome in taste and packed with healthy nutrients. Give this to your child st breakfast or as a dessert at dinner time and see them enjoy it with a smile.

Oatmeal cookie smoothie

It has oats that contain healthy dietary fiber. It tastes good and is also heart friendly. And it can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It has no added sugar and is wholesome.

Chocolate peanut butter smoothie

Most kids love peanuts and peanut butter. These are also healthy with proteins and omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. It has peanut butter with cocoa powder, bananas and honey. It makes a nourishing breakfast and also can be had in between two main meals of the day.

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Monster green smoothie

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Monster green smoothie (Source:A pinch of healthy)

It takes just 5 minutes to make it and provides a lot of nutrients. It has milk, orange juice, bananas and baby spinach. One can replace orange juice and use water instead for decreasing its sugar and caloric content.