Happy Monday, friends! I’m checking in today to talk SMOOTHIES! Aka my lifeline on busy days, the way I pack a lot of nutrition into a single meal, and something my kids are almost always happy to eat.
On nights when dad is busy, it’s not uncommon for us to have smoothies for dinner, and while I pack my own smoothies full of different ingredients and powders, I do keep things on the simpler side for the kids. We love to mix things up and try different flavors and combos each week.
Note About Milk:
I prefer to use almond milk for the smoothies because my girls drink plenty of milk throughout the day. But you can use whatever milk you prefer!
Note About Honey:
When feeding these smoothies to littles under the age of 1, leave out that honey! If you don’t want to use honey at all, even for older kiddos, you could up the banana to increase sweetness.
Note About Protein:
Sometimes I’ll add a scoop of collagen or pea protein into their smoothies for an added boost and extra staying power.
Peanut Butter + Banana
1/2 cup milk of choice
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/4 frozen banana, cut into slices
Drizzle of honey to taste
3-4 ice cubes
Raspberry + Orange
1/4 cup milk of choice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup frozen raspberries
Drizzle of honey to taste
3 to 4 ice cubes
Chocolate + Greens
1/2 cup milk of choice
1/4 cup frozen spinach
1/4 frozen banana, cut into slices
1 tablespoon cacao nibs
Drizzle of honey to taste
3 to 4 ice cubes