This fun twist on the classic Chunky Monkey Smoothie is a yummy smoothie for your little one (and you!). With creamy banana, peanut butter and a hint of cocoa, it’s a delicious way to fuel your toddler’s day. Packed with healthy fats, protein, and full of fibre, it keeps tummies satisfied and taste buds happy.
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Toddler Tip: Easy Nutrient Boosters for Smoothie Time
If you’re looking to pack even more nutrition into your Chunky Monkey Smoothie, try adding some simple fun nutrient boosters! A spoonful of chia seeds for added omega-3s, some frozen cauliflower, or a handful of oats for fiber can all easily be blended in without changing the flavour.
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Ingredients
- milk of choice
- banana
- smooth peanut butter
- Plain unsweetened yogurt
- hemp hearts
- dates (pitted)
- cocoa powder
- cinnamon
- ice
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a high speed blender.
Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds until smooth.
Substitutions
- Peanut-free – use smooth almond butter or a seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Nut-free – omit the peanut butter and use a seed butter such as pumpkin seed butter, sunflower seed butter or tahini.
- Dairy-free – use a plant-based beverage instead of dairy milk and you can blend in a little soft tofu instead of yogurt
- Sweetness – to make sweeter, add 2 teaspoon of maple syrup.
Equipment
High speed blender.
Storage
Best if consumed right away!
FAQ
What age is it ok to have cocoa powder?
Can I make the Chunky Monkey Smoothie nut-free?
What if my toddler can’t have dairy?
How do I make this nut-free and suitable for daycare!?
Recipe
Chunky Monkey Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 High speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 2 tbsps smooth peanut butter
- 1 frozen banana or 1 regular banana and 1 cup of ice
- 2 tbsps hemp hearts
- 2 dates pitted
- ½ cup yogurt plain or vanilla, full fat
- 2 tsps cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender.
- Blend on high speed for 30-40 seconds until smooth.
- Enjoy!
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Jen says
My favourite go to smoothie! Super creamy and packed with so many nutritional ingredients – I feel good making this at any time of the day as a solid snack.