The Kids Green Smoothie Recipe Your Toddler Will Actually Love
Description
Just how many smoothie recipes does a man—or mom—need, anyway? When you’re dealing with a feisty toddler and/or what you have in the house in the moment, the answer, obviously, is all of them—every smoothie recipe is an option, an opportunity, a potential lifesaver. We have plenty of all of those; here, though, is another.
We drew inspiration on this one from a smoothie we had at a charming all-day cafe in Portland that is well-suited for little ones if you’re summering in Maine. It’s got a bit of everything: creaminess (almond milk and avocado), sweetness (banana and mango), just a touch of bite (ginger); and, of course, some green vegetables (spinach). It’s the sort of drink that does well any time of day or any time of year, something we can all use.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep and Assemble
- Add almond milk, banana, the fruit and juice of the mango, avocado, and spinach; top with a pinch of salt and a few shakes from your dried ginger bottle.
- Blend on High until smooth, roughly 30-45 seconds.
- If using, scatter chia or hemp seeds on top.
Serve
If you or your child is not going to drink the second serving until another day, we recommend freezing the smoothie: it will prevent the banana from degrading the taste and nutrition of the liquid.
Adapt
The mango’s here to provide natural sweetness; if you don’t have or don’t want to use that fruit, you can replace with a few pitted dates or a big squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of honey. You can also freeze the banana and combine with frozen acai to create a smoothie bowl.
