Kids Fruit Smoothie – cooking with kids

Smoothies are a fantastic way to get kids excited about fruit (and even veggies!). They’re quick to make, packed with vitamins, fibre, and healthy fats, and perfect for snacks, busy mornings, or after-school energy boosts.

Here are some of our favourite kid-friendly smoothie recipes with simple ingredients you’ll already have in your fridge or freezer.

Tips for the Perfect Kid Smoothie

• Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
• Add a handful of spinach or kale – kids won’t even taste it!
• Frozen fruit makes smoothies cold and creamy without ice.
• Choose a base: milk, almond milk, oat milk, Greek yogurt, or coconut water.
• Include healthy fats: nut butter, seed butter, chia seeds, flaxseed, or avocado.
• Sweeten naturally with mango, pineapple, or berries instead of sugar.

Kid-Friendly Smoothie Recipes

1. Banana Berry Smoothie

• 1 banana
• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 cup milk or almond milk
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp chia seeds

👉 Creamy, colourful, and packed with vitamin C and fibre.

2. Hidden Veggie Smoothie

• 1 banana
• 1 cup pineapple or mango
• 1 handful spinach or kale
• 1 cup coconut water
• 1 tbsp nut butter (or sunflower seed butter for nut-free)

👉 The fruit covers the veggie taste—perfect for picky eaters.

3. Breakfast Oat Smoothie

• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 banana
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 cup milk or oat milk
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
• Pinch of cinnamon

👉 Filling and wholesome—great for busy mornings.

Tip – As fruit can be very slippery it is worth having a towel to hand to dry hands and the knife to ensure grip and prevent accidents.

4. Tropical Treat Smoothie

• 1 banana
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 cup mango chunks
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds

👉 Packed with healthy fats and minerals, tastes like a holiday drink!

Why Smoothies Are Great for Kids

• Help reduce food waste by using ripe or frozen fruit.
• Encourage kids to try new fruits and veggies.
• Sneak in hidden nutrients like spinach or seeds.
• Easy to customise for allergies or preferences.

1. Berry Banana Smoothie

• • 1 banana
• • 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• • 1/2 cup milk (or almond milk)
• • 1 tsp honey (optional)

2. Green Monster Smoothie

• • 1/2 cup spinach leaves
• • 1/2 banana
• • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
• • 1/2 cup orange juice
• • 1/2 cup coconut water

3. Mango Carrot Smoothie

• • 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
• • 1/2 cup carrot juice (or a small carrot, grated)
• • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• • 1/2 cup orange juice
• • A handful of ice cubes

4. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

• • 1 banana
• • 1 tbsp peanut butter
• • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• • 1/2 cup almond milk
• • 1 tsp honey (optional)

If you have smoothie left then you can freeze it in lolly moulds and it makes delicious ice lollies.

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Make a delicious fruit smoothie with the kids

If you have smoothie left then you can freeze it in lolly moulds and it makes delicious ice lollies.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 2 cups

Author The Mad House

Ingredients

• Fruit and veg of your choice. We used Kiwi blueberries, peach, blackberries and strawberries
• Ice
• Liquid we used coconut water

Instructions

1. As we were using our hand blender we peeled and chopped the fruit into smaller chunks to make it easier, however, if you have a more powerful blender then you can just add them full sized.
2. We placed a damp cloth under our jug to ensure that it did not slip when Mini was blending the smoothie. We added ice and then coconut water until Mini got the consistency he required.

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