15 Kid-Approved Smoothies Perfect For Busy Mornings (or Any Time of Day!)
Get out the blender, mama! Whether you're serving them up for breakfast, a late-afternoon snack, or a healthy way to satisfy the urge for a nighttime nibble, smoothies are a great way to get your kids the nutrient-rich fruits and veggies their little bodies crave. These 15 recipes are all open for customization depending on your family's likes and dislikes — and, of course, what's in the kitchen. Drink 'em up at home or on the go — smoothies are a mess-free car snack (just make sure that lid's on tight!). Source: Flickr user talkingplant
Banana Nectarine Smoothie
This banana nectarine smoothie from Allergy Free Test Kitchen could not be any easier, and the bright orange color will appease those skeptics of all things green! Source: Flickr user VegaTeam
Green Morning Smoothie
Start the day with a fun smoothie the whole family will love — even though it's green! From Melissa d'Arabian, this morning smoothie is perfect for busy families who want a quick and healthy breakfast. Source: Photo copyright 2012 Ben Fin
Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie
Skip the ice cream truck; this chocolate cherry almond smoothie is indulgent enough to pass as dessert but is a whole lot healthier than any milkshake. Source: Eating Made Easy
Mango-Yogurt Smoothie
Make an ordinary day at home feel like a trip to the tropics with a mango smoothie that's perfect for on the go or enjoying with a full breakfast. Photo: Susannah Chen
Oatmeal Smoothie
The addition of oats gives a smoothie from Martha Stewart just a bit more oomph. Full of creamy yogurt and tart raspberry flavor, this smoothie will keep your kids energized all day long. Source: Flickr user ginnerobot
Protein-Packed Berry Smoothie
With 19 grams of fiber and 13 grams of protein, this pear berry smoothie is sure to keep kiddos full and satisfied for hours. Photo: Jenny Sugar
Mango Kiwi Smoothie
Kids will love the taste of this mango kiwi smoothie, while moms will appreciate the impact that Greek yogurt, blueberries, and biotin-packed kidney beans have on their skin and hair. Photo: Jenny Sugar
A High-Protein Vanilla "Milkshake"
This vegan vanilla milkshake smoothie tastes like something you'd get at the ice cream shop but includes just four ingredients (and they're all good for you!). Photo: Jenny Sugar
Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
Whip up a batch of these apple cinnamon smoothies in the evening, and you'll have a yummy breakfast treat that the whole family can enjoy before running off to work and school. Source: Leta Shy
Sweet Spinach Smoothie
Drink your greens, kids! This Sweet Spinach Smoothie from celeb trainer Harley Pasternak may have been designed to help his high-profile clients stay fit, but with vitamins K and C, manganese, potassium, and plenty of protein, you'll feel good feeding it to your little ones, too. Source: The Body Reset Diet
Blueberry Green Monster Smoothie
They'll never, ever guess that this blueberry green monster smoothie is packed with spinach (shhh, it'll be our little secret!) Photo: Michele Foley
Berry Celericious Smoothie
An easy recipe that disguises its surprising green ingredient (celery!) with plenty of kid-favored fruit, this berry celericious smoothie is sure to please (and there's a pretty good chance that you've already got all of its ingredients on hand). Photo: Michele Bell
Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie
Who says you can't have chocolate for breakfast? Here's a chocolate banana smoothie from our friends at POPSUGAR Fitness that includes protein-packed peanut butter along with healthy chocolate soy milk for a perfect any-time-of-day treat. Photo: Jenny Sugar
Blueberry Avocado Smoothie
Blend together blueberries and avocados to create a healthy smoothie high in antioxidants and healthy oleic acid. Your kids will never guess that the creamy green fruit gives this smoothie its rich flavor. Source: This Chick Cooks
Healthy Reese's Smoothie
Curb those cravings for sugar-packed Reese's Peanut Butter Cups with a healthy peanut butter and chocolate smoothie instead. It's sweet, satisfying, and full of healthy carbs, protein, and potassium. Source: Berry Happy Bodies