Children usually judge a drink by its sweetness first, and ripe banana takes care of that. A small amount of baby spinach turns it a friendly light green without changing the taste much.
1
banana ripe
15 g
baby spinach
50 g
natural yogurt
5 oz
whole milk or water
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Banana Spinach Yoghurt Smoothie for Kids
Sweet and creamy like a banana shake, with a mild yoghurt tang and hardly any green taste.
Baby spinach is the mildest leafy green and a gentle way to get children used to green smoothies. Here it is combined with ripe banana for sweetness and natural yoghurt and milk for a creamy, familiar taste, similar to a banana milkshake. No added sugar is needed if the banana is ripe.
Serve it with breakfast or as an afternoon snack. A fun glass and a straw often help more than any explanation.
Yes, a mild smoothie like this is fine as part of a normal diet; it should not replace whole fruit and vegetables entirely.
Yes, the original recipe offers water as an alternative; it will be lighter and less creamy.
Not with milk and yoghurt. Use a plant yoghurt and an oat or soy drink for a vegan version.
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