Breakfast

25 Healthy, Kid-Friendly Smoothie Recipes

Smoothies are an easy way for kids to start their day with a nutritious boost. Here are 25 of our favorite combos.
Photo of two glasses of almond kale and banana smoothies one of our best smoothie recipes for easy breakfasts. Shown...
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  • Photo by Eric Wolfinger
    3/25

    Chia-Berry Shake

    As thick and smooth as a milkshake, this berry freeze gets its creaminess from chia and avocado, not milk and ice cream.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
    4/25

    Mango Green Smoothie

    This mango smoothie gets its vibrant green hue from matcha, but when making it for kids, we suggest subbing in spinach or other greens for more nutrition and less caffeine!

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  • Photo by Katie Newburn
    5/25

    Sweet Potato Julius

    Give traditional orange Julius a nutritional upgrade by blending sweet potatoes with tangy orange. It's light and refreshing with pops of citrus, yet dense and filling because of the sweet potato.

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  • Tatsuro Nishimura, food styling by Rhoda Boone
    6/25

    Peanut Butter and Grape Smoothie

    The classic combination of peanut butter and grape jelly inspired this kid-friendly smoothie.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Anna Stockwell
    7/25

    Super Green Smoothie Bowl with Matcha and Ginger

    This smoothie is thick, with tons of fiber from chia seeds and oats, making it perfect to keep kids full and ready to tackle school. (Again, omit the matcha to avoid giving the kids too much energy!)

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  • Photo by Stephen Hamilton
    8/25

    Mango, Mint, and Pineapple Smoothie

    This smoothie transports you to the tropics with the mango and pineapple. It's perfect as a healthy treat on a rainy day, when kids need something bright and flavorful.

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  • Tatsuro Nishimura, food styling by Rhoda Boone
    13/25

    Carrot Cake Smoothie

    This smoothie has all the familiar flavors of carrot cake: sweet coconut, buttery walnuts, fragrant cinnamon, and warm vanilla.

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  • Peden & Munk
    14/25

    The Greenest Smoothie

    This green smoothie is extra creamy from the added almond butter. Omit the matcha to make it more kid-friendly!

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  • Ian McSpadden
    19/25

    Cocoa Delight

    This antioxidant-filled smoothie will make your kids think they're having a regular chocolate shake, when in fact they're having nutritious cherries, kale, and cocoa powder.

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  • Tatsuro Nishimura, food styling by Rhoda Boone
    20/25

    Blueberry-Beet Smoothie with Coconut Water

    With tons of fiber from hidden beets, antioxidants from blueberries, and a pop of protein from Greek yogurt, this smoothie will definitely keep your kid healthy and full until lunch.

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  • Romulo Yanes
    21/25

    Parsley, Kale, and Berry Smoothie

    Your kids aren't fans of parsley? No problem, try another herb you know they like in this smoothie, or blend in flavorless spinach instead!

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  • Photo by Stephen Baccon
    22/25

    Choc Mud Breakfast Bowl

    So thick and luscious you need to serve it in a bowl and eat it with a spoon, this smoothie tastes like chocolate mousse but is healthy enough to kickstart your day.

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  • Tatsuro Nishimura, food styling by Rhoda Boone
    25/25

    Peachy Chia Chai Smoothie

    The warming spices used to flavor chai tea—cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves—add warmth to this fruity, caffeine-free smoothie.

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