9 Delicious And Healthy Smoothie Recipes For Toddlers I BabyChakra

Sudeshna Chakravarti

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Including healthy smoothie recipes in your toddler’s diet is an excellent way of fulfilling their nutritional requirements. It is also a perfect meal idea for toddlers who run away at the sight of fruits and leave behind all the vegetables on their plates.

The best thing about smoothies is that you can customise them the way you desire and add ingredients that are necessary for the overall growth and development of your toddler. Moreover, in addition to fruits and vegetables, you can also add superfoods, such as nuts and raisins to enhance the nutritional value of smoothies.

In this post, we have discussed some nutritious and delicious smoothie recipes that we bet your toddler will love!

9 Healthy Smoothie Recipes For Your Toddler

Banana is rich in antioxidants and essential minerals which help improve your child’s immunity / Image credit: Freepik

Banana Smoothie

This is one of the easiest smoothie recipes that you can prepare for your toddler. Banana is rich in vitamin C and potassium, which boosts your little one’s health and keeps them protected from seasonal illnesses and infections. You can also add cinnamon powder to this smoothie recipe and it is rich in antioxidants and bioactive compounds that exhibit anti-inflammatory qualities.

You will need:

2-3 bananas
A cup of low-fat milk
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
Water to adjust consistency
Ice cubes (optional)
Cinnamon powder

How to prepare:

Blend the milk and banana until you get a mushy texture.
Add brown sugar and water and mix again for about 10-15 seconds.
Add ice to the smoothie and blend it again for a minute.
Pour it into a glass, add cinnamon powder on top, and serve it chilled.

Avocado Smoothie

Avocados are rich in essential vitamins like C and K and have a mild nutty, creamy, and sweet flavour when fully ripe. Additionally, avocados are perfect for enhancing your toddler’s overall health and well-being and also boosting their immunity and strength.

You will need:

1 avocado, diced
A cup of cold milk
½ cup of plain yogurt
A tablespoon of vanilla extract and honey for taste
Crushed ice (optional)

How to prepare:

Add the yogurt, avocados, honey, and milk to your blending jar.
Mix the ingredients until you get a smooth and creamy texture.
Serve it chilled and fresh for your little one.

Strawberry Smoothie

Strawberries promote better gut health and digestion in your toddler / Image credit: Freepik

This is another nutritious yet delicious smoothie recipe that your little one will love. Moreover, strawberries are an excellent source of dietary fibre that promotes better digestion in your toddler and prevents stomach concerns like constipation and acid reflux.

You will need:

8-10 frozen or fresh strawberries
½ cup of plain, low-fat milk
½ cup of Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons of brown sugar
2 tablespoons of vanilla extracts
Ice (optional)

How to prepare:

Blend milk, strawberries, and brown sugar until you get a smooth texture.
Add ice cubes and a dash of vanilla extract, and then blend again for another 30 seconds.
Pour it into a glass and serve it fresh to your toddler.

Apple And Spinach Smoothie

If your toddler dislikes spinach, you can disguise its flavour with this apple smoothie recipe. The smoothie also contains yogurt, which is an excellent source of probiotics. Overall, this healthy smoothie recipe is gut-friendly and encourages the growth of a good microbiome in your toddler’s stomach to maintain healthy metabolism and aid digestion.

You will need:

1 cup of chopped spinach leaves
½ cup of apple, peeled and chopped
A ripe banana to enhance the taste (optional)
A cup of vanilla-flavoured yogurt.

How to prepare:

Put the apple, spinach, and banana in the blending jar and mix for a minute.
Add yogurt, and blend again until you get a smooth consistency.
Pour it into a glass, add some ice cubes, and serve it to your little one.

Papaya Smoothie

Papaya is enriched with essential nutrients like calcium, potassium, and magnesium, and vitamins A and C. This fruit also has a high fibre content and exhibits antioxidant properties that boost your little one’s health and immunity and keep them healthy.

You will need:

1 papaya, diced
A cup of plain yogurt
1 tablespoon of flax seeds
1 teaspoon of coconut extract
Crushed ice (optional)

How to prepare:

Add the papaya pieces, flax seeds, and coconut extract into a blending jar and mix for a minute.
Add yogurt and ice and blend for another 10-15 seconds until you get a rich consistency.
Add a little more flax seeds as toppings and serve the smoothie fresh to your toddler.

Date Smoothie

Dates have a sweet taste, are rich in dietary fibre, and are low in sodium. Additionally, dates also contain vitamins A and K, riboflavin, and folate, along with essential minerals like magnesium, zinc, potassium, and niacin. All these nutrients help in the overall growth and development of your child, and serves as a great addition to their diet.

You will need:

¾ cups of low-fat milk
⅓ cup of halved or pitted dates
Water to adjust consistency
Ice cubes (optional)

How to prepare:

Blend the dates and milk for a minute or until you get a smooth texture.
Add ice and blend for another 15-20 seconds.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve it fresh to your child.

Beetroot And Blueberry Smoothie

This smoothie recipe is highly nutritious and helps maintain your toddler’s overall health / Image credit: Freepik

Blueberry and beetroot are both highly nutritious and enhance your little one’s nutritional entail. Plus, it’s a perfect recipe for kids who dislike beetroot. Blueberries have phytonutrients and antioxidants that strengthen your toddler’s immune system, and beetroot contains magnesium, iron, and vitamin C that help maintain their overall health.

You will need:

1 cup of blueberries
2 beetroots, diced or grated
Water to adjust consistency
1 tablespoon of grated ginger

How to prepare:

Add the blueberries, grated ginger, and beetroot to a blending jar and puree until you get a creamy texture.
Add water to maintain the consistency and blend again for 15-20 seconds.
Serve it fresh to your toddler.

Almond Butter And Banana Smoothie

Give your child the goodness of protein with this delicious smoothie recipe. Besides providing nutrition, almond butter, banana, and milk aid in the strong development of bones and muscles in your toddler and keep them healthy.

You will need:

1 banana, diced
2 tablespoons of almond butter
1 cup of almond milk
Water
Ice cubes

How to prepare:

Blend the banana pieces, almond butter, and milk to the desired consistency.
Add the ice cubes and a little bit of water and mix again for 15-20 seconds.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve it chilled to your toddler.

Chocolate And Almond Milk Smoothie

Every toddler’s love for chocolate is unconditional, and hence they truly deserve this treat! This smoothie is also filled with protein-rich ingredients and acts as a great energiser for your kid.

You will need:

¾ cup of chocolate yogurt
½ cup of unsweetened almond milk
Dark chocolate for topping
Honey for taste

How to prepare:

Add the chocolate yogurt and milk to the blender and puree to get a smooth consistency.
Add water and ice cubes and blend again for about 20 seconds.
Pour it into a glass and serve it chilled to your child.

Conclusion

These healthy smoothie recipes are perfect for your fussy eater and will help replenish the essential nutrients required for their overall growth and development. Just make sure to keep these smoothies natural and avoid artificial colours and ingredients, as they may bring down the nutritional value of the recipe and harm your child’s health.