Healthy, Kid-Friendly Smoothies that are GFCF
Posted by on 16 April 2012 in Be Inspired, Featured Posts, In The Kitchen, Special Needs | 1 comment
These kid-friendly smoothies are healthy, delicious (try ‘em out on your picky eaters), and super easy to make. They’re a great way to add veggies and fruits to your kids’ diets. And… for our kiddos that are on special diets, the three recipes featured below are gluten-free and casein-free (GFCF). These vegan smoothies are versatile, though, so tweak them to match your kids’ diets and tastes.
This Purple Fruit Smoothie is healthy and refreshing. Its sweet and tangy flavor, along with its purple color, is a kid pleaser.
Prep, blend, and serve.
Purple Fruit Smoothie Recipe:
Ingredients List—
Strawberry Coconut Milk, 1 ½ Cups
Strawberries, Without Stems, 1 Cup
Blueberries, 1 Cup
Banana, 1
Flaxseed, Ground, 1 Tablespoon
Ice Cubes, 10
Instructions—
Blend all of the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
This Ice Creamy Smoothie is sure to be a hit with your kiddo (It is with mine). It’s smooth, nutty, and yummy.
Ice Creamy Smoothie Recipe:
Ingredients List—
GFCF Ice Cream, 2 Cups
Milk Substitute, 1 Cup
Banana, 1/2
GFCF Almond Butter, 2 Tablespoons
Flaxseed, ½ Tablespoon
Honey, 1 Teaspoon
Instructions—
Blend all of the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
This Sweet Strawberries and Spinach Smoothie is healthy and delish.
Sweet Strawberries and Spinach Smoothie Recipe:
Ingredients List—
Strawberries, Without Stems, 2 Cups
Spinach, Packed, 1 Cup
Fresh Lemon Juice, 1 Lemon
Sugar, 1 Tablespoon
Water, ½ Cup
Ice Cubes, 5
Instructions—
Blend all of the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
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Love making smoothies and a healthy way to get fruits/vegs into your kid! Thanks for posting!