Smoothies

Cool Kids Breakfast Smoothie

Purple, sweet and mild: children tend to drink this one without persuasion. Banana and milk keep it familiar, blueberries give it a fun colour.

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  • GlassHighball glass
  • TechniqueBlended
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Time5 min
  • StrengthAlcohol-free
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Cool Kids Breakfast Smoothie cocktail

Ingredients

1

Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice

Method

  1. Peel the banana and break it into pieces.
  2. Pick over and rinse the blueberries.
  3. Put fruit, yogurt and milk in the blender.
  4. Blend for about 40 seconds until creamy and purple and serve with a straw.

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Cool Kids Breakfast Smoothie

Taste

Mild, sweet and creamy, with banana in front, a soft blueberry flavour and a milky finish.

About this smoothie

Many children find a bowl of fruit and yogurt boring but will happily drink the same ingredients through a straw. This smoothie keeps the flavours simple and familiar: ripe banana for sweetness, blueberries for colour, yogurt and whole milk for a creamy base that also provides protein and calcium.

No sugar is needed, as the banana is sweet enough. Serve it with a slice of bread or a few oat biscuits for a quick school day breakfast. Grown-ups tend to like it just as much.

Bartender tips

  • Let children add the ingredients and press the button themselves; it makes them more willing to try it.
  • Frozen blueberries make it colder; for small children let it stand a few minutes so it is not too icy.

Variations

Strawberry version
Swap the blueberries for strawberries for a pink smoothie with a slightly tangier taste.

Frequently asked questions

Is it suitable for small children?

For toddlers, blend it very finely so no whole berries remain. Whole milk and yogurt are common foods for children from about one year.

Can I make it without dairy?

Yes, use a plant yogurt and an oat or soy drink.

Can I prepare it the evening before?

It keeps covered in the fridge overnight, but the banana darkens slightly; shake well before serving.

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