While you may not get the little ones to eat veggies as a side to their dinner, you might be able to get them to consume that healthy goodness in a tasty smoothie.
Here are some smoothie recipes that your kids will love as an afternoon snack or a quick breakfast on the go.
1. Reese's Spinach Smoothie
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If you love the peanut butter and chocolate goodness of this favorite Halloween candy, make it healthy with a smoothie version that's packed with vitamins.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp honey
2 cups spinach
2 cups vanilla almond milk
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp chocolate protein powder
1 tbsp chia seeds
2 cups ice
2. Butter Pecan Smoothie
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Taste fall in a cup with this smoothie. It's packed with vitamin C, magnesium and fiber, all coming from an uncommon smoothie addition--butternut squash!
Ingredients:
5 oz. butternut squash
3 tbsp pecans
1 tsp lucuma powder
1 cup ice
1 banana, peeled
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 cup almond milk
3. Kiwi and Spinach Smoothie
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Thanks to the tangy sweetness of kiwi, you--nor your kids--would ever know that spinach was part of the name.
Ingredients:
2 kiwi, peeled and halved
1/2 banana, peeled
1 cup baby spinach
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
2 tbsp ground flax seed
1/2 cup apple juice
10 ice cubes
4. Chocolate Coconut Sunchoke Smoothie
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If you've never heard of sunchoke, they are an amazing digestive aid. Its nutty flavor goes perfectly with chocolate and coconut.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz. swiss chard
1.5 oz. sunchokes
2 tbsp coconut flakes
1 cup ice
2 bananas, peeled
1 1/2 tbsp cacao powder
1 cup coconut water
5. Orange Kale Protein Smoothie
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Get a boost of energy with the refreshing and yummy taste of orange. Don't let the green tint of the smoothie deter you!
Ingredients:
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 cup water
1 cup kale, chopped
1 orange, peeled with seeds removed
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ginger powder
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
6. Green Apple Limeade Smoothie
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This refreshing treat of a smoothie is perfect for summer, and it doesn't come from the drive-thru!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz. collard greens
1 pear, chopped
1 lime, juiced
1 cup water
1/2 cup applesauce
1 green zucchini, chopped
2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
1 cup ice
7. Pumpkin Pie & Squash Smoothie
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For those who love the taste of pumpkin no matter what time of year it is, this perfect combination is as tasty as it is nutritious.
Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk
2 tsp maple syrup
1 cup pumpkin puree
5 oz. butternut squash
2 tsp cinnamon
1 apple, cored
Dried cranberries
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