Having a child that rolls over his eyes every time you make a meal can be one of the biggest challenges for parents. Over the years I have gathered some ideas, recipes, and healthy meals for picky eaters. Homemade smoothie has become a regular daily habit that the entire family enjoys. I allow my girls to contribute, help and feel useful. They love the taste even better once they helped in making one. So, I will share with you some easy healthy meals – kid-friendly smoothie recipes.
How Often do Kids Drink Smoothies?
Before I share my recipes let me share with you some info. I did a bit of research and made a poll on different parenting Facebook groups asking a question on how often parents make healthy smoothies for their children. It turns out that 29% of people make them every day or a couple of times a week. Most of those who said never explained that their child refuses to take it or that they dislike washing a blender.
| How often do kids drink smoothies? | Based on 1244 votes |
| NEVER | 544 |
| A COUPLE OF TIMES A MONTH | 342 |
| A COUPLE OF TIMES A MONTH | 273 |
| EVERY DAY | 85 |
Before heading to picky eaters’ healthy recipes I will try to make it easier for moms and give you some advice on what is bothering them. If 5% of those kids start to love them I will be more than happy with my work.
Picky Eaters Who Refuse to Drink Smoothies
- Once they refuse to take it, don’t get discouraged, try again in a week or two
- My secret advice is to try and make them taste it 3 times before I give up for the day. The third sip can lead to a better taste and a kid might drink it or eat his lunch.
- Put your smoothie in a popsicle mold and make it the best homemade ice cream. Mine always ask for more 🙂
- Make your homemade smoothie thicker so they can eat it with a spoon. You can present it as ice cream, or just a yummy dessert. This way you can make great healthy meals for picky eaters – veggies and fruits – all can be combined when done correctly.
Blending Homemade Smoothie and What Blender to Use
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- Some moms in my survey stated they dislike washing the blender. The one I use is so easy to clean as it is small. You don’t need a huge container to make a smoothie. I love my Nutribullet blender for its simplicity and easy handling. My mom bought it for me on my birthday and she really hit the jackpot with it!
- When blending frozen vegetables or fruit try to place them into the desired liquid for at least 15 minutes before mixing it. It will preserve your blender and you will avoid scratches on its jar.
- Don’t overload it. Use your MAX mark wisely
- If you rinse it right away you will have no trouble with cleaning it Fill it halfway with lukewarm water and add a drop of dish detergent. Blend the water and soap for 10 seconds. Rinse thoroughly.
1# Best Recipe for Green Smoothie
Recipe for two kids:
- Milk – the amount depends on the consistency you want. We put 10oz / 3 dcl for 2 kids. You can use coconut water or almond milk if you prefer.
- 5 – 7 frozen spinach cubes
- 1 banana
- Tbl spoon of honey, no sugar needed
- 3 butter cookies – just to mask the taste for our picky eaters.
- Add some nuts like hazels, almonds, and walnuts…
- Recipe: Blend all together for 30 seconds, wait for a couple of seconds, and blend for another 30 seconds
#2 Berries Smoothie with Beets
- 1 Pomegranate
- 2 oranges and 1 lemon squeezed juice
- 1 cup of frozen berries
- Couple slices of beet – Start with small slices and try to find the exact amount that your picky eater won’t notice
- Add water if you want to dilute it.
- Recipe: Cut the pomegranate with a knife and use your fingers to separate the fruit, which is later washed in a strainer and cleaned of pale yellow skin. All the liquid goes into the blender first and then the berries and beets. Blend for a minimum of 2×30 seconds (to preserve your blender). Then strain the mixture through a plastic strainer (strain by lightly pressing at the end with a large spoon for precious juice).
This will be the tastiest berry smoothie recipe you have ever tasted! Trust me... Your kids will love it. They wont taste the beet but will have the great amount of healthy substances. A great choice for a healthy meal.
# Recipe for Orange Smoothie
- 2 halves of peach – during the winter you can use the one from the can
- 1 carrot – peeled and chopped into rings
- Squeezed orange juice of two oranges 1 peeled apple or a pear – or both
- Juice of one lemon
- A couple of slices of ginger
Recipe: After blending all the ingredients, strain the contents through a strainer and lightly push with a large tablespoon. The pulp left in the strainer is an excellent vitamin bomb for creating a thick juice we remember from our childhood. So it is important to squeeze as much as you can. Maybe your kid will drink it without straining… I am not that lucky, LOL. This recipe is a vitamin c bomb, isn’t it?!
Hope these recipes for picky eaters will suit you and your kids. Once you get the hang of it, it will be a lifesaver for your family and kid’s health.
Do share your healthy meal recipes and let me know how your kids liked ours!
Remember Moms… WE ARE STRONGER THAN WE ALL THINK!
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2 comments
That pomegranate smoothie sounds delicious. Let’s see if my son will like it. Well, I know I will definitely give it a go.
Thank you, Natalie! You definitely have to give it a go. Hope your son will enjoy it as much as my girls do. Be sure to let me know.