Creamy, sweet, and nutrient dense, this Kid Friendly Green Smoothie is perfect for little ones who hate to eat greens!
If you have a little one who gives you that look, you know the one, every time greens make it onto their plate, smoothies like this one are great! This creamy, dreamy, and totally Kid Friendly Green Smoothie are a great way to ensure the whole family get theirs greens in. The flavor and sweetness of the fruit makes even bitter greens like kale nearly undetectable aside from the color.
Looking for more healthy and delicious smoothies to try? Check out my Strawberry Banana Beet or Orange Mango Smoothie.
Ingredients
What's the deal with Hemp seeds? While it's true these little seeds are from the cannabis plant, there's no need to worry about getting the kids or yourself high as the seeds do not contain enough of the compound to produce the effect. These little seeds are however nutrition powerhouses, packed with healthy fats including omega 3 and omega 6, minerals, fiber, and even protein. One serving has 10 grams of complete protein, meaning it contains all amino acids including the 9 our bodies can't produce.
As for the flavor, hemp seeds have a mild nutty flavor that my kids like. Besides smoothies, we also like to mix them in with oatmeal and sprinkle some over salads.
- kale or spinach
- non dairy milk
- frozen mango
- frozen banana
- hemp seeds
See recipe card for quantities.
Make it your own
This recipe is really just a basic smoothie template. Make it your own by switching up what greens you use. Also, feel free to switch up the fruit you use. Mango is a favorite around our house, but almost any fruit will work.
- Greens - try kale, spinach, Swiss chard or microgreens, etc.
- Fruit - try mango, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, peaches, etc.
- Non dairy milk - instead of non dairy milk you can use coconut water or plain water.
- Hemp seeds - instead of hemp seeds you can use other seeds, nuts or nut butters such as almond, sunflower seed or cashew.
I have two kiddos who love smoothies in any form and one who only likes them thick, but slurp-able so I always use frozen fruit with less milk, but you can always adjust the consistency to your family's liking by using fresh fruit and/or more liquid.
Equipment
You'll need a good blender to make this smoothie. A high speed model will yield the best result.
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Recipe
Kid Friendly Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 packed cup kale or spinach
- 2 cups unsweetened non dairy milk
- 2 cups frozen mango
- 1 small frozen banana
- 3 tablespoon hemp seeds
Instructions
- Combine kale or spinach, non dairy milk, and hemp seeds in blender and blend until greens are broken down and only tiny flecks remain.
- Add mango and banana and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Divide between 2 large or 4 small glasses and serve immediately.
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