Healthy Smoothies
For Kids

Easy smoothies to make for your kids,
to keep them happy, satisfied and
well-nourished.

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Below are some easy-to-make smoothies.  They taste best and their quality are best preserved when using a good gear juicer.  One 8oz glass of smoothie a day is sufficient for a child above 9 years old, but only if she has been accustomed to taking juices or eating fruits and vegetables.  And smoothies don't have to be cold, they can be made at room temperature.

Read about other healthy ingredients that you can add into your smoothies that may be suitable for your child

Groovie Smoothie

 This is a very easy to make smoothie that children would love.
This recipe would fulfill much of the nutrition that your child would need:

potassium, friendly bacteria, protein, anti-bacteria, digestive aid,
anti-oxidant properties, omega-3 oil and much more !
 

Banana

and/or

Papaya

1 medium-large banana cut in chunks
and/or 1 slice of papaya cut in chunks
1/2 cup non-fat chilled plain yogurt
1/2 cup almond milk or other milk of choice
2 tbsp of nuts ground to very fine
1 tbsp of raw honey
1 tbsp flaxseed oil

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Strawberry Banana Blend

All of your child's favorite fruits, providing a wide range of
nutrients and enzymes that fuel his energy for most part of the morning.

Banana

Strawberries

Peach

1 medium-large banana (can be chilled)

1 cup strawberries, hulled

1/2 cup fresh peaches, pitted and chopped

1/2 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt

1 cup orange juice

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Golden Rush

This smoothie recipe can be a very filling and nutritious breakfast
for your child.  Sweet potato is a wholesome food and provides
much nourishment.  Just a glass of this wonderful smoothie will add bulk
that will help your child feeling full for a long time.

Cantaloupe

Sweet Potato

1 cup steamed sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup cantaloupe juice
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon flaxseed oil

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Smooth Operator

Be sure that tomato is ripe so that it does not taste sour.
This recipe not only taste delicious, but the fruits also have high levels
of healthful properties and provide energy that your child needs.
 

Tomato

Mango

1 ripe tomato, peeled and seeds removed, cut into small pieces
1 cup sweet ripe mango
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup almond milk or other milk of choice
1 tbsp of nuts ground fine (optional)
1 tbsp raw honey

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A for Avocado

This recipe is great as a healthy breakfast before your child goes to school.
Blend/grind dry rolled oats till very fine.  Mix it into 1 cup vanilla
yogurt, leave in air-tight container in the fridge overnight.
In the morning, blend all these together for a highly nutritious and filling
breakfast.  Your child will ask for more!

Avocado

1/2 cup rolled oats soak in 1 cup vanilla yogurt overnight
1/2 medium-sized avocado
1 cup almond or soy milk
1 tbsp flaxseed oil

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