Smoothies are a go-to snack in our house, especially after school or when we’re on the go between activities. These healthy smoothie recipes for kids are not only delicious but great for supporting energy and immune wellness.Our smoothies are usually green as spirulina is a staple addition – but the kids, now 11 (Isla) and 8 (Leo), have fun mixing it up when they make their own.
We have a wide array of smoothie ingredients and superfoods for kids, like spirulina, bee pollen, and protein powders. With a mix of high-protein smoothies and supergreens – they’re easily customisable – and adding immune-boosting ingredients like blueberries, bee pollen and acai has been great for helping them keep colds and flus away.
If a smoothie is the afterschool snack, I’ll make it extra filling with plenty of pea protein and nut butter to get the kids through till dinner. The regular addition of nourishing smoothies helps me to relax about what they choose to eat (or not eat) at mealtimes, which is a win for all of us!
Leo’s smoothie favourites
1. For an energy-boosting snack: Choc berry smoothie
Leo loves this energy-boosting chocolate berry smoothie. Packed with kid-friendly superfoods like bee pollen and acai, its fresh, filling, and helps support active little ones on busy days.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup blueberries
- 250ml coconut water
- Handful of kale
- 2 teaspoons Nutra Organics Acai Berry Blend
- 1-2 teaspoons BioBalance Bee Pollen
- 1 scoop Go Good Pea Protein Isolate + Organic Chocolate
- 15ml Waihi Bush Omega 3 Super Boost
“Bee pollen gives me energy and the kale and blueberries make it taste fresh and yummy.” - Leo
2. For sustaining immune goodness: Banana nut smoothie
Keeping your little ones healthy year-round is no small task. This nourishing smoothie calls for Clinicians Kids Immune Care Sachets – a research-based probiotic with a natural banana flavour, and other nutrient-rich ingredients to help their immune system thrive. Similar to a chunky monkey smoothie, Leo loves returning to this recipe frequently.
Ingredients:
- 200ml water
- 25g Nuzest Clean Lean Protein – Chocolate Peanut Butter
- 1 tablespoon Chantal Organics Almond Nut Butter
- 1 banana
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 100ml coconut cream
- 1 Clinicians Kids Immune Care Sachet
“I love almond butter. This smoothie is rich and sweet like a dessert and the banana flavoured immune powder helps keep me healthy.”- Leo
Isla’s smoothie favourites
1. For a protein-packed snack with a berry twist: Vanilla cream smoothie
This is one of the most delicious protein-packed smoothie recipes for kids. For a nutritious after-school snack, Isla loves blending vanilla protein with mixed berries.
Ingredients:
- 200ml water
- 100ml coconut cream
- 18g BePure Perfect Protein Vanilla
- 2 teaspoons Nutra Organics Acai Berry Blend
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1 banana
“Nice and creamy with a good vanilla berry flavour – this is a great after school drink that is refreshing and fills me up.”- Isla
2. For a nutritional top-up: Super green smoothie
Trying to get more greens into your little one? This kid-friendly green smoothie makes it easy and delicious. Isla personally loves spirulina and enjoys loading her super green smoothie with nutrient-packed spirulina, barley grass, and fresh greens for a healthy, energising treat.
Ingredients:
- 250ml coconut water
- Handful of kale
- 1 teaspoon BioBalance Barley Grass Powder
- 1 teaspoon BioBalance Spirulina Powder
- 1 banana
- 15ml Waihi Bush Omega 3 Super Boost
- 18g BePure Perfect Protein Vanilla
- ½ cup blueberries
“I’ve always loved spirulina, and it really keeps me going. I like to add fresh greens like spinach or kale to a smoothie too. The blueberries and vanilla protein help to give the taste a lift.”- Isla
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