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three green smoothies in glass jars for kids with various toppings surrounding them.
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5 from 3 votes

Green Smoothies for kids

By: Min Kwon | MJ and Hungryman
These healthy green smoothies for toddlers and kids are super easy to make and can be enjoyed as a quick breakfast or snack.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
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Equipment

Ingredients 

Basic Formula

  • 3/4-1 cup milk of choice
  • 1 cup green leafy vegetable of choice
  • (Choose one) 1-2 tablespoons nut/seed butter or seeds (ground flax seed, hemp, chia) OR 1/4 cup yogurt OR 1/2 avocado
  • 1 cup frozen fruit and/or sweet vegetable

Instructions 

  • Put all the ingredients in a high-powered blender in the order listed. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day. You can also freeze into popsicles.

Notes

Tropical Green Smoothie:
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk + 1 cup baby spinach + 1/2 avocado + 1/2 cup frozen mangoes + 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
Pear Ginger Green Smoothie:
  • 3/4 cup milk of choice + 1 cup baby spinach + 1/4 cup plain yogurt + 1 cup frozen pear + 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Sweet Potato Green Smoothie:
  • 1 cup milk of choice + 1 cup baby spinach + 1 tablespoon hemp seeds + 1/2 cup cooked sweet potatoes (chilled) + 1/2 cup frozen banana + 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Nutrition info based on pear ginger version.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 6g
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