Getting your fussy little eater to eat healthily is not easy. Breakfast smoothies are a simple and quick way to get your kids to start their day on a delicious and healthy note. Here are a few recipes of the healthiest, tastiest and the quickest smoothie recipes for your kids.
Kids are often fussy when it comes to eating. Sometimes the food’s colour is not appealing while at other times they dislike its shape and texture. This gets many parents worried that their fussy little eaters won’t get enough nutrients. Are you one of those parents?
Then it is time to put your worries to rest as we bring you a delicious way to solve this–smoothies. Yes, smoothies are a simple way to get healthy foods into the kid’s bodies, which otherwise they wouldn’t eat. Pack the smoothies with fruit, vegetables, oats, and more, and your kids will have loads of energy to get them through the day.
Here are a few breakfast smoothie recipes to add to our kid’s daily diet: These smoothies are for the times when your kids are really fussy and refusing to have their breakfast
1. Banana And Oats Smoothie
Ingredient:
- 1 banana
- 2 tbs rolled oats
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 3-5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1 tsp honey
- ¾ cup light milk
Procedure:
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend for about 90 seconds.
- And, get ready to see your kid drink this nutritious blend.
2. Creamy Date Smoothies
Dates are sweet, low in sodium, and rich in dietary fiber making this the perfect smoothie to start the day with
Ingredients:
- 1/3rd cup halved or pitted dates
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup crushed ice
Procedure:
- Blend the dates and milk for a minute.
- Add crushed ice and blend for another 30 seconds.
- Serve fresh.
3. Very Berry Smoothie
Loaded with antioxidants, this smoothie is a good breakfast option for your kid.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries – strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
- 1 cup low-fat yogurt
- 2 small bananas
- ½ cup crushed ice
Procedure:
- Blend the berries, yogurt, sliced bananas, and ice for a minute, or until you get the desired consistency.
- Serve fresh.
Chocolate smoothies
Almost every kid loves chocolate. Their love for chocolate is unconditional, and hence they truly deserve these smoothies.
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Chocolate Almond Milk Smoothie
Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or low-fat cow’s milk
- ¾ cup chocolate yogurt
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- Dark chocolate for topping
- Ice cubes
Procedure:
- Add milk and frozen chocolate yogurt to the blender and puree them to get a smooth consistency.
- Add a few ice cubes and blend again for 20 seconds.
- Pour it into a glass and serve immediately.
2. Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie
Ingredients:
- ½ cup low-fat milk
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (creamy)
- 1 sliced banana, frozen or fresh
- 1 cup (8 ounces) low-fat vanilla yogurt
Procedure:
- Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend them until you get a smooth mixture.
- Serve fresh.
So, the next time your kid refuses to have the most important meal of the day, give him one of these breakfast smoothies. With these quick and simple recipes, you will be able to get these nutrient-rich foods into your child.