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April 18, 2025

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Icy & Delish! Easy-to-Make Fruit Smoothies Kids Will Love

Cool the kids down with c-c-cold, fruity smoothies! These make a great way to get more fruit into your kids (and maybe a veggie, too).

Get your smoothies here! Pull out the ole blender and have at it.

 

SUNSHINE SMOOTHIE (makes 2)

Ingredients:

• 1 orange separated into parts
• 1 banana
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• handful of ice

Preparation:
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a tall glass & add a straw. 

 

COTTON CANDY
SMOOTHIE (makes 2)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower
• 1-1/3 cup of milk choice
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey

Preparation:
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a tall cups & add a straw. 

 

GREEN SMOOTHIE (makes 1)

Ingredients:

• 1 banana, frozen in chunks
• 2 handfuls of baby spinach
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 teaspoon honey
• handful of ice

Preparation:
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a cup & add a straw. 

 

PB & J SMOOTHIE (makes 1)

Ingredients:

• 1 banana, frozen in chunks
• 3/4 cup raspberries or strawberries
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1-1/2 cup lowfat milk
• handful of ice

Preparation:
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a tall glass & add a straw. 

 

RAZZLE DAZZLE SMOOTHIE (makes 2)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen raspberries & more for garnish
• 1/2 cup frozen mango
• 1/2 cup pineapple & more for garnish
• 1 cup coconut milk
• handful of ice

Preparation:
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a cups & add a straw. 

 

BANANA SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

• 2 bananas
• 1 cup lowfat milk
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Water, as needed
• handful of ice
• cinnamon & banana slices for garnish

Preparation:
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a tall cup & add a straw. 

 

BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

• 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup lowfat milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• pinch of nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:
Blend berries with yogurt and milk then add the rest. Pour into a tall glass & add a straw. 

 

STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE (makes 2)

Ingredients:

• 8 strawberries 
• 1/2 cup lowfat milk
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• handful of ice

Preparation:
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a tall cups & add a straw. 

 

KIWI APPLE SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

• 1 apple, chopped
• 1 sliced banana
• 2 peeled kiwis
• 1-1/4 cup lowfat milk
• handful of ice

Preparation:
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a tall cups & add a straw. 

Sources: Delish.com; weelicious.com; sneakyveg.com. 

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Susan Swindell Day

Susan Day is the editor in chief for this award-winning publication and all-things Nashville Parent digital creative. She's also an Equity actress, screenwriter and a mom of four amazing kids.