Breakfast

25 Healthy, Kid-Friendly Smoothie Recipes

Smoothies are an easy way for kids to start their day with a nutritious boost. Here are 25 of our favorite combos.

June 2, 2017

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Almond, Kale, and Banana Smoothie
The sweetness of the bananas and dates balances out (and, let's be honest: helps hide) a big handful of virtuous kale.
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2/25
Minty Blueberry Shake
Pairing blueberries with greens gives you and your kids a powerful dose of plant-based medicine.
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3/25
Chia-Berry Shake
As thick and smooth as a milkshake, this berry freeze gets its creaminess from chia and avocado, not milk and ice cream.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
4/25
Mango Green Smoothie
This mango smoothie gets its vibrant green hue from matcha, but when making it for kids, we suggest subbing in spinach or other greens for more nutrition and less caffeine!
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Photo by Katie Newburn
5/25
Sweet Potato Julius
Give traditional orange Julius a nutritional upgrade by blending sweet potatoes with tangy orange. It's light and refreshing with pops of citrus, yet dense and filling because of the sweet potato.
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Tatsuro Nishimura, food styling by Rhoda Boone
6/25
Peanut Butter and Grape Smoothie
The classic combination of peanut butter and grape jelly inspired this kid-friendly smoothie.
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7/25
Super Green Smoothie Bowl with Matcha and Ginger
This smoothie is thick, with tons of fiber from chia seeds and oats, making it perfect to keep kids full and ready to tackle school. (Again, omit the matcha to avoid giving the kids too much energy!)
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Photo by Stephen Hamilton
8/25
Mango, Mint, and Pineapple Smoothie
This smoothie transports you to the tropics with the mango and pineapple. It's perfect as a healthy treat on a rainy day, when kids need something bright and flavorful.
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9/25
Tropical Carrot, Turmeric, and Ginger Smoothie
Frozen mango helps sweeten up this gingery, vitamin–packed smoothie. When serving to kids, omit the dash of cayenne.
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Photo by Stephen Baccon
10/25
Delectable Green Smoothie
Tried a green smoothie in the past you had to force down for the good of your insides? Well, this one is sweet, delicious, easy to drink, and full of all the right stuff.
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11/25
Berry, Beet, Mint, Lime, and Chia Seed Smoothie
Berries, beets, and chia add plenty of fiber and flavor to a brilliantly-hued smoothie your kids will love.
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12/25
Avocado, Kale, Pineapple, and Coconut Smoothie
A creamy green smoothie bursting with tropical flavor. Feel free to use any greens you'd like!
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Tatsuro Nishimura, food styling by Rhoda Boone
13/25
Carrot Cake Smoothie
This smoothie has all the familiar flavors of carrot cake: sweet coconut, buttery walnuts, fragrant cinnamon, and warm vanilla.
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Peden & Munk
14/25
The Greenest Smoothie
This green smoothie is extra creamy from the added almond butter. Omit the matcha to make it more kid-friendly!
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