Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Tried and True Smoothies for Kids (Parents, Too)

Mornings are busy! We all feel so much better if we start the day with a healthy breakfast, and studies show that kids who eat breakfast are ready to learn. These smoothies are always pleasers at our preschool. Add toast or graham crackers to round out breakfast. Some ideas for add-ins: juice, ground flax seed, protein powder, and sweeten with Splenda for mom and dad.

Banana Shake
Yield: 2 servings
1 banana, chopped
1 cup milk
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
Splash of vanilla or dash of cinnamon
Squeeze of honey, if desired

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. You can also add a little extra peanut butter to the banana shake for additional protein.

Berry-Yogurt Smoothie
Yield: 2 servings
1/2 cup berries [use any variety you like or a mix of berries]
1 cup vanilla yogurt
Dash of cinnamon
Sugar, to taste


Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. We use frozen mixed berries when fresh are not readily available or in season.