Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to get extra goodness into your kids without a fight at the table. They’re quick to make, endlessly customisable, and most children are happy to get stuck in — especially if they get to help with the blender.
The best part? You can sneak in extra fruit, veg or protein without anyone noticing. Here are 10 simple smoothie recipes for kids that they will actually like, and might even ask for again.
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Simple Smoothie Recipes for Kids
#1. Wake Up! Honey & Banana Booster Smoothie
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This easy smoothie recipe by Crazy For Crust is full of bananas, honey and almonds, and kids love it. It’s just the right amount of sweet with some healthy mixed in — a great breakfast smoothie to start the day.
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#2. Off to School Smoothie
Kids perform best in school when they start their day with a good breakfast, but getting them to eat one isn’t always easy. This smoothie is a quick way to get something nourishing into them before the school run.
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 3/4 cup frozen strawberries, unsweetened and quartered
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
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#3. High Fibre Broccoli Smoothie
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Some days it’s hard to get much fibre into the kids. This high fibre broccoli smoothie recipe from Super Healthy Kids is an easy way to add more fibre to your kids’ diet without any fuss.
Many parents use a simple rule of thumb for children’s fibre intake — roughly their age in years plus 5 grams a day. So for a 5-year-old, that’s around 10 grams a day as a general guide.
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#4. Sunshine Smoothie
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This sunshine smoothie from She Knows is a sneaky way to get some veggies into your kid’s smoothie alongside the fruit. The sweetness of the carrots works well with pineapple and mango chunks.
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#5. Healthy Kale and Fruit Smoothie
Another great way to get fibre and some greens into your kids’ diet. This video from Kids Cooking Activities gives you a quick, step-by-step demonstration of how to whizz up a healthy snack in no time.
#6. Simple Strawberry Smoothie
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This icy cold strawberry smoothie from All Recipes is refreshing and satisfies a sweet tooth without the sugar overload. All you need is strawberries, plain yoghurt, skimmed milk and a little sugar.
You can use frozen strawberries if you’re making this out of season.
#7. Dairy Free Banana, Blueberry and Orange Smoothie
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Liven up your kids’ smoothies with this combination of three fruits from Vitamix. It’s also dairy and gluten free, with banana, blueberries and orange giving it a lovely texture.
#8. Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
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When you want to treat the kids — perhaps after they’ve eaten all their hidden veggies — this indulgent smoothie from Sally’s Baking Addiction is a lovely reward with a protein boost.
Made with rich Greek-style yoghurt, milk, peanut butter and chocolate chips, this one is a real treat.
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#9. Fruit Salad Smoothie
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This one is almost made from whatever’s left in the fridge. Grab some carrots, cucumber, apples, pineapple, orange and grapes, whizz together with ice, and you’ve got this wonderful fruit salad smoothie — a big step towards their 5-a-day.
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#10. Chocolate Cherry Delight Smoothie
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From the sensible to the slightly wild — this smoothie from Davy and Tracy sounds unusual but is well worth a try.
It combines cherries (loaded with antioxidants, vitamin C and fibre), cacao powder for a chocolatey flavour, spinach for the greens, and banana for natural sweetness.
Final Tips on Smoothies
There are so many combinations — the only limit is your imagination. Why not try:
- Fruits: bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries (frozen ones make it nice and refreshing), cherries, oranges, passion fruit, kiwi, mango
- Liquids: milk, goat’s milk, soya milk, oat milk, nut milk, coconut milk, water, Greek yogurt, flavoured yogurt, fruit juice
- Yummy extras: chocolate chips, honey, melted chocolate, a scoop of ice cream
- Frozen smoothie: In summer, freeze half the fruit and add ice cubes for a frozen version — a much healthier take on a commercial milkshake
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the healthiest smoothie for kids?
Any smoothie built around whole fruit, vegetables and a liquid base like milk or yoghurt is a healthy choice. Recipes that combine fruit with a vegetable — like the broccoli or sunshine smoothies above — are a great way to add extra nutrients without changing the taste too much.
How do I get my kids to eat more fruit and veg in a smoothie?
Start with fruit-heavy blends your child already likes, then gradually introduce a vegetable like carrot, spinach or broccoli alongside strong flavours such as banana, chocolate or berries. The sweetness usually masks the veg completely.
Can I make kids’ smoothies ahead of time?
Yes — you can prep and freeze fruit portions in advance, then blend fresh when needed. Smoothies are best enjoyed straight after blending, as they can separate or lose texture if left standing too long.
What can I use instead of dairy milk in a smoothie?
Soya milk, oat milk, nut milk and coconut milk all work well as dairy-free alternatives, and each brings its own flavour to the mix.
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