Smoothies are a super easy way to add some nutrients to your kiddo’s day! To be honest, I’ve never been much of a smoothie promoter. It wasn’t until getting knee deep in motherhood and comparing the nutrient needs of my toddlers with their willingness to eat and their physical ability to chew that I started looking into more ways to plug nutrients in during their day.
Ingredients:
1 banana
1 cup milk of choice
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 cup of ice
We also add:
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
(Totally optional but it doesn’t change the taste and it helps to bump up the protein and the fiber content, win win!)
RD Tip: never “sneak” ingredients in. Always be honest about what you’re serving. My boys get excited about the add-ins because they each get to take a turn scooping, measuring and dumping into the blender. Simply including your kiddos into the process will create excitement and increase food acceptance!
For a fun spin on this recipe, try adding the smoothie to a reusable popsicle mold or to push-pop molds. Fill to the top of the mold and then freeze for about 4 hours. These frozen treats are such a delight!
