Kid-Friendly Pomegranate Seed Smoothie with Beet
Having a child who is an extremely fussy eater motivated me to include a recipe category in my motherhood blog. This is one of many delicious healthy smoothies for picky eaters your kids will love and benefit from many healthy ingredients and their superpowers. A pomegranate seed smoothie with beet is one of the best recipes my husband discovered. Hope you and your kids will love it.
Ingredients
- LEMON – Vitamin C helps kids have a stronger immune system, fight illnesses, and absorb iron better. Lemons are also a good source of fiber, potassium, calcium, and protein.
- ORANGES – have all these benefits too, plus they’re full of all forms of vitamins B and A.
- BERRIES – different colored berries offer different benefits, so it’s important to give kids a variety of fruits. Wild blueberries are especially healthy, full of flavonoids that help the brain, heart, and gastrointestinal health, among other things. A recent study even showed that berries can help improve attention span in children.
- BEETROOT – is a good source of minerals and vitamins, including iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin E. This makes it a good choice for kids who are anemic with low iron levels or have hypothyroidism.
- POMEGRANATES are rich in antioxidants, iron, calcium, and fiber. They have anti-inflammatory, digestive, and dental benefits, and can also protect the liver and cure anemia. They may also help prevent cancer in kids and boost immunity.
Interesting Fact on Pomegranate and Kids
Drinking pomegranate juice helps the body eliminate intestinal worms quickly and cures the disease that children often have.
How to make a Pomegranate seed Smoothie with Beet
- 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 raw 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).
- Serve in some kid-friendly cup with a colorful straw and your kid will enjoy this delicious healthy pomegranate seed smoothie.
Equipment Needed
To make a super tasty, smooth, creamy, and well-blended fruit smoothie you need an excellent blender. My favorite is the Nutribullet food processor. It’s small, strong, and simple to maintain!
Smoothie Variations
- You can add apples or carrots
- Beet has a strong flavor that most kids don’t like. Start with one slice and gradually add more until they get used to the taste.
- Add some dates, honey, or maple syrup if needed, but this smoothie is delicious without any added sweeteners, trust me!
- If your kid says: ˝I don’t like the texture of smoothies˝ – place it in popsicle molds and make it a refreshing dessert for your child. Who doesn’t like ice cream!?
Adults can Enjoy This Smoothie Too
Fussy eater kids are a priority in this recipe, but parents can also enjoy it! It can be very useful for losing postpartum weight or just for your overall well-being. When you make one for your kids, have it yourself as well. After all, we have to try it and see if the smoothie is tasteful. Let this be one of your regular short and simple family recipes.
Other quick recipes you can make with your kids:
- No-sugar orange popsicles
- Simple no-knead ciabatta bread – my girls love making it with me!
- Chocolate Rice Crispie Treats
Pomegranate Seed Smoothie with Beet
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Pomegranate
- 2 orange squizeed juice
- 1 lemon squeezed juice
- 1 cup of frozen berries
- ½ cup 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.
Instructions
- 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).
- Serve in some kid friendly cup with a colorful straw and your kid will enjoy this delicious pomegranate seed smoothie.
Notes
SMOOTHIE VARIATIONS
- You can add apples or carrots
- Beet has a strong flavor that most kids don’t like. Start with one slice and gradually add more until they get used to the taste.
- Add some dates, honey, or maple syrup if needed, but this smoothie is delicious without any added sweeteners, trust me!
- If your kid says: ˝I don’t like the texture of smoothies˝ – place it in popsicle molds and make it a refreshing dessert for your child. Who doesn’t like ice cream!?
That sounds really delicious. And SO healthy. I love added beet for nutritional benefits. Such a clever way to sneak veggies into kids’ drinks. I’ll make this smoothie, for sure.
Love a clever way to camouflage a beetroot 👌 Definitely giving it a go, tnx!
Forget kid-friendly, this is ME-friendly! I can’t wait to make this. It looks delicious.
Thanks Beth, this smoothie has benefits for kids and adults, of course!
I haven’t ever tried a smoothie like this. I’m curious! I’m sure I’d enjoy it.
That looks like a tasty recipe that I’d love to try for myself, LOL!
Why not, I drink it too, go for it!
What a delicious smoothie. I love using beet powder in my smoothies.
This is such a great way to help the kids enjoy a variety of fruits and veg. I am sure my eldest would love this as would I.
Thanks Melanie, hope you will enjoy it!
Looks so delicious, the color it gives makes it so enticing and tempting. Kids will definitely love this smoothie and so many benefits.
Well there is a lot of nutrition in this healthy smoothie recipe. Love the colour. What a great way to trick the kids.
Thank you Gloria, you can enjoy it as well😘.
Yum. We love smoothies. The only ingredient that might cause an issue with my son is the beets. But other than that it looks delicious.
Try placing one slice and see if he notices the taste. If not, next time place two slices…
This smoothie is super healthy and super refreshing. I love that it’s great for me and my kids as well.
My son is a picky eater too. But he really enjoys making and drinking this smoothie.
This sounds the type of smoothie that I would like! Looks so good!
Yum! This pomegranate seed smoothie was so delicious!
Wow! That was such a really delicious and very healthy smoothie! Kids would love this for sure
What a delicious and refreshing smoothie that is so easy to make and a good way to get the beets into a recipe. I did not know that beets are good for iron deficiency.
Yum! What a great way to get those kiddos (and stubborn adults) to get their daily veg.
My niece loved the smoothie, I thought it tasted delicious too.
What an awesome idea! I never tried masking beet for my kids, cant wait to try! Thanks
Wow, such a powerful smoothie! I didn’t know that pomegranate helps eliminate intestinal worms.
Omg, this looks so good! Smoothies are my favorite so I always love finding new recipes 🙂