10 Healthy Smoothies for Kids

What better way to get some fruits and veggies into your kids’ diet than a refreshing smoothie! These 10 healthy smoothies for kids are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or even a delicious snack.

I don’t know about your kids, but mine get so excited when I give them a smoothie! Maybe it reminds them of an Icee or other frozen drink, but I don’t complain because I know I’m feeding them something really nutritious. You can pack so many healthy foods into a smoothie (fruit, veggies, seeds, yogurt).

These healthy smoothies for kids are great to give your kids for breakfast, or send in fun smoothie pops for lunch. We also love them as after school snacks! The possibilities are endless with smoothies.

Ready to make some amazing drinks? First, you need a solid blender. I put together a list of my favorite budget blenders for smoothies so you can get the best blender without breaking the bank!

Best Smoothie Recipes

1. Mango Peach Smoothie

Mangos and peaches make a refreshing and dairy-free smoothie your kids will ask for again and again. For best results, use frozen fruit.

• 1 ½ cups almond milk
• 1 cup diced peaches, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup chopped mango, fresh or frozen
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup ice

2. Blueberry Muffin Green Smoothie from Laura Fuentes

Inspired by one of my favorite baked goods, this smoothie is low in carb and high in protein. P.S: they’ll never know the spinach is there.

• 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 scoop vanilla protein
• 1 large handful baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 1 tablespoon coconut flakes

3. Coconut Pie Smoothie from Laura Fuentes

Super thick and full of that coconut flavor, this is one smoothie that tastes like a dessert without the guilt so you can enjoy it for breakfast or a treat.

• 3 bananas
• ¼ cup almond butter (or any nut or non-nut)*
• 14 ounce can full-fat coconut milk
• ½ cup coconut flakes
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup ice

4. Pineapple Green Smoothie from Laura Fuentes

Only four ingredients to make this delicious pineapple smoothie and no worries, it doesn’t taste like anything green and leafy.

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 2 handfuls fresh spinach
• 1 scoop vanilla protein

5. Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Starting off with a dessert inspired smoothie that is out of this world! It’s made with cashews to give it an extra thick texture, like cheesecake! 

• 2 cups strawberries, sliced 
• ¾ cup raw unsalted cashews 
• 1 cup almond milk 
• ½ frozen banana 
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice 
• 1 cup ice 

6. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Okay, this next one has got to be my absolute favorite! A Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie- three of my favorite things in one smooth, creamy smoothie! 

• 1 banana, frozen
• 1 cup milk of choice
• ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter*
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• Chocolate chips, for serving (optional)

Now if you can’t have nut butter like peanut butter or almond butter I have a video about the top 5 nut-free alternatives that taste just as great in this post!

7. Oceanside Smoothie 

This one is a newbie and exactly what you’d want to sip on with your sand in between your toes. 

• 2 cups fresh or frozen pineapple chunks 
• 1 banana 
• ¼ cup almond butter 
• 14 ounce can full-fat coconut milk 
• ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• ½ cup ice 

8. Cinnamon Roll Smoothie from Laura Fuentes

I don’t know about you but my kids LOVE cinnamon rolls, I mean look at the way they devour this giant cinnamon roll! This one is made with almond milk, bananas, cinnamon, and oats for a thick rich texture. 

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 ½ frozen bananas, cut into chunks
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for dusting
• ½ teaspoon vanilla, optional
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar, optional
• ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup ice

9. Peach Cobbler Smoothie from Laura Fuentes

Thanks to frozen peaches, oats, and almond milk, this refreshing peach smoothie taste like dessert, and it’s good for you.

• 1 ½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• ½ cup Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¾ cup frozen peaches
• 3 ice cubes

10. Low- Sugar Blueberry Smoothie Bowls from Laura Fuentes

This smoothie bowl is refreshing, low in sugar, and high in protein. The avocado gives it a smooth, rich texture without adding any weird taste.

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• ½ cup frozen blueberries
• ½ avocado
• 1 cup ice
• 2 teaspoons chia seeds
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)

More Smoothie Recipes to try

While these recipes below are not my own smoothies, they’re favorites of mine that I know are worth sharing.

• Banana Mango Avocado Green Smoothie from Emilie Eats
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Shake from Cooking Classy
• Almond Butter and Jelly Smoothie from In It For the Long Run
• BreakfastEnergy Smoothie from Deliciously Sprinkle
• Strawberry Banana Pineapple Smoothie from Averie Cooks
• Healthy Banana Cream PieSmoothie from Baker by Nature

With all these delicious smoothie recipes, what should you do next? Pack them in a lunchbox of course! I love how easy it is to get extra vitamins and nutrients in my kids diets when I send them to school with a smoothie.

What is your favorite smoothie recipe?