This Green Smoothie for Toddlers is a simple, naturally sweet way to include some greens alongside familiar, kid-friendly flavours. It blends up well, slightly sweet, and has a hint of tropical flavours from the banana, orange, pineapple combo.
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Smoothies can be a great way to pack in some nutrition for kids - but I've found you don't want to go too overboard with trying to incorporate a million things that it ends up being an odd flavour and unpleasant texture. That's why I love this smoothie, it not only has a lot of great nutrition from the spinach and chia seeds, but it also tastes great and has a smooth texture!
If you're looking for other delicious and nutrient-packed smoothie, check out my Strawberry Calcium-Rich Smoothie for Toddlers & Kids, or this Blueberry & Prune Constipation Smoothie!
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Why You'll Love This Kid-Friendly Green Smoothie
- Naturally sweet and kid-friendly - The banana, pineapple, and orange bring a bright, familiar flavour that makes this smoothie really approachable for little ones.
- Includes a whole orange for added fibre - Using the whole fruit means you’re getting the fibre alongside the flavour, helping support digestion and fullness.
- A fun way to offer greens – Spinach blends in easily without overpowering the flavour, making it a fun way to incorporate it in.
- Quick and easy to make – Everything comes together in just a few minutes, making it perfect for busy mornings or snack time.
- Flexible and customizable – You can easily adjust ingredients based on what you have on hand or your child’s preferences.
Ingredients For This Green Smoothie for Toddlers and Kids
Here is what you'll need to make this easy green smoothie for kids!
- Almond milk (unsweetened) or milk of choice
- Frozen pineapple
- Banana
- Orange
- Baby spinach
- Chia seeds
- Avocado
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Here is an overview of how to make this recipe, or you can scroll down to the recipe card for the full details.
Peel the orange and remove as much of the membrane as possible. To a large blender, add the almond milk first, followed by all of the remaining ingredients.
Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds, until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides if needed.
Hint: I like to add the liquid first to help everything blend more smoothly, especially when using frozen fruit and leafy greens.
Substitutions
- Milk - You can use dairy milk, oat milk, or soy milk in place of almond milk.
- Orange – For a smoother texture, you can use fresh squeezed orange juice instead of the whole orange.
- Banana – Adds natural sweetness and creaminess. You can swap for mango, but the texture may be slightly less creamy.
- Avocado – Can be left out, but it helps create a smoother texture and adds healthy fats.
- Chia seeds – You can swap for hemp hearts.
Variations
- Protein boost - add ½ cup plain yogurt
- Fibre boost - in addition to the chia seeds, add 1 tablespoon hemp hearts or ground flax
If you want to try more of a smoothie bowl style, I've got a thick Berry Smoothie Bowl Recipe here!
Equipment
- High speed blender
Storage
This smoothie is best enjoyed right away. If you have extra, you could always freeze some in popsicle molds for later.
Toddler Tip
It can be tempting to “hide” greens in smoothies, but I always encourage being open and transparent about ingredients. The green colour is already a bit of a giveaway in here, but you can go further by even letting your child help add the spinach to the smoothie. We also like to give this smoothie a fun name like the "Green Hulk Smoothie"!
FAQ
To make the smoothie even smoother, you can use freshly squeezed orange juice instead of the whole peeled orange. This helps avoid any pulp or membrane texture, but will reduce the fibre slightly.
No, this smoothie doesn’t taste strongly like spinach. Spinach has a very mild flavour, and it’s balanced by the sweetness of the banana, pineapple, and orange.
Recipe
Green Smoothie for Toddlers (With Spinach and Orange)
Equipment
- 1 High speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk unsweetened, or use any milk of choice
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 banana small-medium
- 1 orange medium, peeled and membranes removed
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon avocado
Instructions
- Peel the orange and break it into segments, removing any seeds and as much of the white membrane as you can.
- To a large blender, add the almond milk first, followed by the remaining ingredients.
- Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds, until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a cup and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
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