Now is the perfect time for some yummy smoothie inspo and we’re so excited to partner with Wholesome Child to bring you these awesome smoothie recipes.
Their wholefood boosters are the perfect way to fill any gaps in your child’s diet in a fuss-free way. Veggies, protein or fruit a struggle? No worries!
We might be just a little biased but we know the perfect cup and straw combo for all your yummy smoothie creations that won’t cost the earth and will look super cute to boot!
Strawberry Twist Banana Milkshake
Dietary: V, GF, DF, EF
Allergens: Nuts
Serves: 4
Prep: 10 mins (+ 2-4 hours soaking time)
Ingredients
2 cups (500ml) coconut milk
1/2 cup (80g) cashew nuts, soaked for 2-4 hours, rinsed and drained (optional)
1 cup (160g) strawberries, frozen
1 ripe banana, peeled and frozen
1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract or powder
1 tbs (16g) Superfruits+ powder
Method
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Serving and storing leftovers: Serve immediately, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours or freeze in popsicle moulds for up to 4 months.
Tips:
- Optional Boosters:
Add ½ cup of frozen cauliflower florets to the mix before blending.
Add ¼ cup of grated raw beetroot to the mix before blending.
Add 1 tsp (4g) chia seeds
- Optional Sweeteners:
Add 1-2 pitted Medjool dates or 1 tbs of raw honey or maple syrup to the mix before blending.
- Allergy advice and simple swaps:
Swap coconut milk for milk of choice.
For a nut-free version: Swap cashew nuts for soaked sunflower seeds or leave out the cashews.
Boosted Banana Milkshake
Dietary: VEG, GF, EF, NF
Allergens: /
Serves: 1
Prep: 5 mins
Ingredients
1 cup (250ml) milk of choice
1 ripe banana (140g), peeled and frozen
2 tsp (5g) Veggies+ powder
1 Medjool date (20g), pitted
Method
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Serving and storing leftovers: Serve immediately, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours or freeze in popsicle moulds for up to 4 months.
Tips:
- Optional Boosters:
Add 1 tbs of nut butter to the mix before blending.
Add 1 tsp (4g) chia seeds to the mix before blending.
- Optional Flavourings:
Add a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Optional Sweeteners:
Add 1 tbs of raw honey or maple syrup to the mix before blending.
- Allergy advice and simple swaps:
For a dairy-free version: Swap cow’s milk for coconut, almond, soy or oat milk.
Peanut Butter Swirl Smoothie
Dietary: V, GF, DF, EF
Allergens: Nuts
Prep time: 5 mins
Serves: 3
Ingredients
1 ripe banana (150g), peeled and frozen
1 tbs (20ml) peanut butter, no sugar or salt added
1-2 (20-40g) Medjool dates, pitted
2-3 tbs (30-45g) Protein+ Choc
2 cups (500ml) almond milk, unsweetened
Method:
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour mixture into 3 separate cups of choice.
Serving and storing leftovers: Serve immediately, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours or freeze in ice popsicle moulds for up to 4 months.
Tips:
- Optional boosters:
Add 1 tbs (15g) chia seeds to the blender.
Swap Protein+ Choc for Protein+ Vanilla.
- Optional flavourings:
Add 1 tsp (5 ml) of vanilla extract or powder to the blender.
- Allergy advice and simple swaps:
For a nut-free alternative: Swap peanut butter for tahini or sunflower seed butter and almond milk for coconut, soy or oat milk.
Boosted Vanilla Milkshake
Dietary: VEG, GF, EF, NF
Allergens: /
Serves: 1
Prep: 5 mins
Ingredients
1 cup (250ml) milk of choice
1 ripe banana (140g), peeled and frozen
1 tbs (15g) Protein+ Vanilla powder
Method
Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Serving and storing leftovers: Serve immediately, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours or freeze in popsicle moulds for up to 4 months.
Tips:
- Optional Boosters:
Add 1 tbs of nut butter to the mix before blending.
Add 1 tsp (4g) chia seeds to the mix before blending.
Add 1/3 cup of baby spinach to the mix before blending.
- Optional Flavourings:
Add a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Optional Sweeteners:
Add 1 Medjool date, 1 tbs of raw honey or maple syrup to the mix before blending.
- Allergy advice and simple swaps:
For a dairy-free version: Swap cow’s milk for coconut, almond, soy, or oat milk.
Recipe & Image credit: Wholesome Child
