#DELICIOUS RECIPES FOR TODDLERS FREE#

I take any super brown bananas (the same kind you would use for banana bread) and cut them roughly into 8 pieces. Frozen bananas make the smoothie more creamy and smooth without the extra ice.

Use Frozen Bananas: IвЂ™ve been using frozen bananas instead of ice in my smoothies for the past year and it really makes all the difference.

I always have a stash of frozen bananas, fruit and greens in my freezer for smoothies.

Frozen Foods are Your Friend: while itвЂ™s great to use fresh produce to make smoothies, donвЂ™t let that stop you if you donвЂ™t have any on hand.

If you have a smoothie setting on your blender use that, or blend starting on low and increasing to high speed for 2-3 minutes.

Blend: you will want to blend your smoothies really well to make sure you get out all of the chunks of fruit or veggies (not many kids love chunks of spinach in their smoothies рџ™Љ).

This is the only way my kids will take fish oil.

Can add in 1/2 serving of any fruit flavor to a smoothie. fish oil: loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil helps support brain development, learning, and a healthy nervous system.Add in 1/2 вЂ“ 1 serving of liquid or powder probiotics.

probiotics: helps with promoting balanced and healthy digestion.

Can add 1 teaspoon вЂ“ 1 tablespoon to any smoothie.

coconut oil: a great way to get in some extra fat into your smoothies, which will help keep your kiddos fuller for longer.

Can add in 1/2 вЂ“ 1 teaspoon into any smoothie.

chia seeds: are loaded with protein, antioxidants, essential omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, calcium, and fiber.

Can add in 1/4 вЂ“ 1/2 teaspoon to any smoothie.

I find bee pollen is an easy way to ease symptoms on seasonal allergies for my family. bee pollen: bee pollen contains over 200 compounds, minerals, vitamins and essential amino acids.And they are a sustainable source of Omega-3s, amino acids, fatty acids, and minerals.В Can add in 1/2-2 teaspoons into any smoothie. hemp seeds: an easy way to get in extra protein into a smoothie as hemp seeds contain 33% protein by weight.While these are great boosters, donвЂ™t feel like you have to add anything else to the smoothie if you donвЂ™t have the time or resources to do so.

#DELICIOUS RECIPES FOR TODDLERS FREE#

Feel free to add in a couple (not all) of these ingredients into any smoothie on this list. Smoothies are a great way to get in extra nutrient-dense ingredients into your little onesвЂ™ diet without them knowing about it. Smoothies for Babies: if you are looking for smoothie ideas for your baby that is 1 year and under, then check out my favorite post 5 Easy Smoothies for Baby! These 15 recipes will give you a ton of inspiration for some delicious and healthy smoothie-time action in your own kitchen. They start pulling out frozen fruits and veggies from the freezer, grab their kitchen step stools, and start helping me put together the smoothie of the moment.ДЇor me, making smoothies is my secret weapon for providing a healthy meal for my little ones (that they will actually eat!). In our house, whenever I yell вЂњвЂitвЂ™s smoothie timmmmmeeeeвЂ¦вЂќВ the girls come running. And I, for one,В am never going to tell them any differently! рџ™Љ The best part is that toddlers and kids think that smoothies are the equivalent of having a milkshake. Smoothies are a great (and easy) way to get nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables into your kids without them really knowing it!

Delicious recipes for toddlers