Kid-Friendly Smoothie Recipes

Smoothies are a delicious, healthy way to add more fruits and vegetables to your day. All you need is a blender and some measuring cups/spoons. If you need help using a blender or cutting up fruits and vegetables, ask an adult you trust.

To make your smoothie, follow these steps. Add your ingredients into a blender and blend for 30-60 seconds or until smooth.

Kid-friendly smoothie recipes

Green pineapple smoothie

Makes 4 servings

• 2 bananas, sliced (preferably frozen)
• 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh, frozen or canned)
• 1 cup milk or nondairy milk
• 1 cup kale or spinach
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2-3 ice cubes (if not using frozen banana or pineapple)
• Pinch of salt

Blueberry banana and spinach smoothie

Makes 1-2 servings

• 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 banana, sliced (preferably frozen)
• 1 ¼ cup milk or nondairy milk
• 1 cup baby spinach (fresh or frozen)
• ¼ cup granola or rolled oats
• 2 tsp. maple syrup
• 2-3 ice cubes (if not using frozen blueberry, banana or spinach)

Strawberry avocado smoothie

Makes 1-2 servings

• 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 banana, sliced (preferably frozen)
• 1 ¼ cup milk or nondairy milk
• ½ of a ripe avocado
• 2-3 ice cubes (if not using frozen strawberries or bananas)
• Optional: 1 scoop protein powder

For more smoothie ideas:

• Talk with your/your child’s registered dietitian
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Packaged and frozen fruits and vegetables are a great option. They don’t have to be fresh.

You can leave out the kale or spinach from any of these recipes.

Rev. 12/2022. Created by Alexa Cosgrove, dietetic intern from Simmons University. Mass General for Children and Massachusetts General Hospital do not endorse any of the brands listed on this handout. This handout is intended to provide health information so that you can be better informed. It is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to treat any medical conditions.