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Favorite Toddler Smoothie with Hidden Veggies

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe banana frozen if you like it extra thick and frosty
  • 1 cup mixed berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries—fresh or frozen
  • 1 small handful baby spinach about 1 packed cup; stems removed for smoother blending
  • 1/2–3/4 cup milk (whole milk, oat, almond, or coconut—choose your family's fave)
  • 1/4–1/2 cup yogurt plain or vanilla; Greek for extra protein
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup optional; skip for under age 1
  • 1 tablespoon nut or seed butter (peanut, almond, sunflower; optional for creaminess and healthy fats)
  • 2–3 ice cubes optional if using fresh fruit; skip if using frozen
  • Pinch of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla optional, for dessert-level flavor

Method
 

  1. Add milk and yogurt to the blender first. Liquids on the bottom help everything whirl smoothly.
  2. Drop in the banana and berries. Frozen fruit makes it thick and milkshake-y—highly recommended.
  3. Toss in the spinach. Baby spinach blends smoother and has a milder flavor. Your secret is safe here.
  4. Add nut/seed butter, cinnamon, or vanilla. These make it taste like a treat while adding nutrients.
  5. Blend first, then taste. Only add honey/maple if needed. Many bananas are sweet enough, IMO.
  6. Start low, then ramp to high for 30–45 seconds. Scrape the sides if a berry seeds mutiny starts.
  7. Too thick? Add a splash of milk. Too thin? Add a few ice cubes or more frozen fruit and pulse.
  8. Pour into a kid-friendly cup with a straw. The straw is key—kids love the “smoothie experience.”