15 Kid-Friendly Smoothies

November 16, 2018
Photo: Oxmoor House
We love our smoothies here at MyRecipes; they're a quick, convenient, portable way to pack in a few servings of fresh fruit and vegetables. It's hard to beat a good avocado, spinach, or kale-based frozen concoction that tastes as delicious as it is nutritious. Better still, even kids who don't feel quite so enthusiastic about foods containing anything green can enjoy a healthy smoothie. Not every healthy smoothie recipe is going to be a hit with the kids, but we've gathered our 15 of tastiest, kid-friendliest smoothies to make life a little easier. 
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Citrus Sunrise Smoothie

Greg DuPree
Citrus Sunrise Smoothie Recipe

With a one-two punch of mango and coconut, this is a perfect blend for those who enjoy a taste of the tropics. This recipe calls for frozen fruit, letting you still reap the nutritional benefits of out-of-season fruit like mango. Just one serving offers 100% of your daily goal for vitamin C and over one-quarter your daily calcium needs in a low-calorie package.

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PB&J Smoothie

Victor Protasio
PB&J Smoothie Recipe

Blend up the flavors of this kid-friendly duo into a cool, creamy smoothie. Add the ingredients to the blender as listed in the recipe for the smoothest results. You can use frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit and ice, adding water as needed to thin it out.

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Watermelon Smoothies

Watermelon Smoothies Recipe

Greg DuPree

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Apple & Blueberry Smoothie  

Apple & Blueberry Smoothie   Recipe

Smoothies: Boost the health benefits of your fast with our liquid meals. Just blend and go! 243 calories and under. This healthy recipe is featured in the smoothie section of the new 5:2 Starter's Guide to The 2-Day Diet. The book provides a selection of over 100 tasty recipes to help you meet the daily 500 calorie allotment for the 2 days of intermittent fasting, as required by the 5:2 Diet.

 

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Rich Dark Chocolate Smoothie

Photo: Greg Dupree
Rich Dark Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

This super-chocolaty smoothie is a tasty nondairy option. Dates offer up lots of richness and a caramel-like sweetness—naturally. As a bonus, they also boost fiber by about 2g. The smoothie recipe is designed to make just one serving, since weekday breakfasts are often solo meals; you can easily double the ingredients to serve 2. 

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Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen
Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie Recipe

Segment the orange over a bowl to catch all of those tasty juices, and add them to the blender before processing. You can buy frozen mangoes, but for the creamiest sip, start with fresh, and freeze overnight.

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Tropical Smoothie

Tropical Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies: Boost the health benefits of your fast with our liquid meals. Just blend and go! 243 calories and under. This healthy recipe is featured in the smoothie section of the new 5:2 Starter's Guide to The 2-Day Diet. The book provides a selection of over 100 tasty recipes to help you meet the daily 500 calorie allotment for the 2 days of intermittent fasting, as required by the 5:2 Diet.

 

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Cookies and Cream Smoothie

Cookies and Cream Smoothie Recipe

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Rainbow Sherbet Smoothie

Photo: Travis Rathbone
Rainbow Sherbet Smoothie Recipe
Even though the name implies as much, this smoothie is no sugary dessert. This recipe is packed with hidden nutrients, including hemp seeds, green tea and handfuls of fresh, sweet fruit.
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Chocolate-Raspberry Smoothie

Photo: Greg Dupree
Chocolate-Raspberry Smoothie Recipe

This super-chocolaty smoothie is a tasty nondairy option. Dates offer richness and a caramel-like sweetness--naturally--while boosting fiber by about 2g.

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Banana Cream Pie Smoothie

Randy Mayor
Banana Cream Pie Smoothie Recipe

Frozen bananas, graham cracker crumbs, and vanilla extract are a few of the ingredients that make this smoothie a rich dessert in a glass. Because it calls for low-fat yogurt and fat-free milk, one serving of this drink gives you about the same amount of calcium as a glass of milk.

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Berry-Banana Smoothie

Berry-Banana Smoothie Recipe
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Peanut Butter, Banana, and Flax Smoothies

Photo: John Autry: Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Peanut Butter, Banana, and Flax Smoothies Recipe

Get the day started right with a peanut butter, banana, and flax smoothie. Not only will it taste like a treat but you'll get a good dose of potassium, protein, and fiber to boot. If the smoothies seem too thick, just add another tablespoon or two of milk.

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Smoothie

Photo: Karry Hosford
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe
Try this thick and creamy peanut butter smoothie as a nutritious breakfast or an indulgent after-dinner treat.

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Sunshine Smoothie

Photo: Oxmoor House
Sunshine Smoothie Recipe
This slightly sweet, thick drink is a great snack or part of breakfast. You can also freeze it in ice pop molds for a refreshing and nutritious frozen treat.
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