Toddler Smoothie (Berry Banana Yogurt)

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This toddler smoothie with berries, banana, and yogurt is a healthy breakfast or snack idea and a great way to give your toddler a serving of dairy and fruit.

angled straight on photo of two berry banana smoothies in a jar

Toddlers can be picky eaters, and it can be hard to get them to sit down for long enough to eat a proper meal. They are busy!

Like most toddlers, my son loves fruit and dairy. My partner and I are smoothie lovers, so I have started to include my son in our daily smoothie habit as well. My son loves this berry banana yogurt one, and I can feel good knowing that he is getting in a serving of dairy and fruit and a healthy dose of fibre, fat, protein, vitamins, and minerals.

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Other Smoothie Recipes for Your Toddler To Try
Toddler Smoothie (Berry Banana Yogurt)

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Delicious: My toddler loves this smoothie; it tastes just like a berry banana milkshake! It’s sweet, creamy, and colourful.
Nutrient-Dense: This smoothie is packed with nutrients including plenty of protein, fibre, and healthy fat, along with vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium, and vitamin B6.

Ingredients

Here is a photo of the ingredients you’ll need to make this smoothie, as well as notes about each ingredient below the photo.

Yogurt: For yogurt, I typically use full fat sheep or goat yogurt, or Greek yogurt. Opting for grass-fed and organic whenever possible means that the yogurt will be richer in nutrients, particularly omega-3s, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and vitamins A and E.
Milk: I typically use goat milk because that’s what my son drinks most often, but you can use cow’s milk too. In the absence of a dairy allergy, I do not recommend using non-dairy milk for a toddler smoothie because it lacks the nutrients that toddlers need for healthy growth and development.
Berries: Frozen berries work well in this smoothie, making it thick and creamy. I use a combination of raspberries and blueberries. Opt for organic berries, as conventional berries contain high levels of pesticide residues.
Banana: One large banana or two small bananas are essential for adding sweetness, creaminess, and a dose of potassium and vitamin B6. Using a ripe and slightly speckled banana is best for adding the most sweetness.
Hemp: Hemp is an excellent source of protein, fibre, omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, and minerals like iron, magnesium, and zinc. It can be hard to get toddlers to eat enough of all of these nutrients and micronutrients. Hemp blends up beautifully in this smoothie, making it easy to disguise.
Cinnamon: For a lovely yet subtle spice that goes well with berries.
Sea salt: A pinch of sea salt helps bring out sweetness.

See recipe card for exact quantities.

Instructions

Here is how to make this toddler smoothie in photos:

overhead photo of the smoothie ingredients in a blender

Step 1: Combine the ingredients in a blender.

overhead photo of the smoothie once blended

Step 2: Blend until smooth.

overhead photo of two smoothies in drinking glasses

Step 3: Pour into glasses and serve.

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straight on photo of the smoothies in kids drinking cups on a wooden table

Substitutions and Variations

There are a few ways to make this toddler-friendly smoothie recipe to suit your own child’s dietary needs and preferences:

Smoothie for toddlers with allergies: For an allergy to banana, replace it with half of an avocado, pitted and flesh scooped out. For an allergy to dairy, replace the yogurt with non-dairy yogurt and the milk with non-dairy milk.
Smoothie for toddlers who need to gain weight: Make sure to use full fat yogurt and milk. Add one tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter and up to two tablespoons of avocado.

Equipment

Blender
Sippy cups, small drinking cups, or glass jars. I love Elk and Friends jars for these smoothies. They come with a handy silicone sleeve to prevent breaking and a lid with a silicone straw.

Storage

You can store any leftover smoothie in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for a day.

Top Tips

I like to use fresh (not frozen) banana and frozen fruit for the perfect temperature and creaminess for toddlers and kids.

This recipe makes one 16-ounce smoothie which I like to divide between two 8-ounce cups or jars. If you have two children, perfect! If you are only serving it to one child, save the remaining eight ounces in an airtight jar in the refrigerate for the next day. It will lose its bright purple colour due to the banana content, but it will still be tasty.

FAQ

What age can babies have smoothies?

Once your baby has started eating solids, they can drink smoothies. Just be sure to sweeten their smoothies with fruit and avoid adding juice or sweetened non-dairy beverages. Opt instead for milk and yogurt. Serve with a spoon or allow them to sip from a small glass. Toddlers can drink smoothies from a small glass or a sippy cup.

What are the best fruits for toddler smoothies?

Banana provides a naturally sweet and creamy base for toddler smoothies. Berries and bananas are a great combination that babies and toddlers enjoy. Berries are also low in sugar and high in fibre and antioxidants.

What should I serve with a smoothie?

On its own, this smoothie is the perfect snack. If you’d like to serve it for breakfast, I would recommend pairing it with eggs and a toast with nut butter or a healthy muffin or oat pancakes.

Other Smoothie Recipes for Your Toddler To Try

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