Kids love Smoothies, Slushies, Slurpees, Frosties, Shakes and frozen fruit popsicles. Why not try to add the best ingredients to a frozen drink concoction for kids in those fast early school morning run-throughs. You know what that means, the run-through-the-kitchen on the way out the door.
These ideas are simple, delicious and healthy. The kids don't really need to know that. But Mom, you know what it means to you! Some kids just refuse to eat food in the morning. Drinking a smoothie or shake seems to be a perfect substitute for a sit-down breakfast.
Add a little flair with a tiny paper umbrella or a Hawaiian lei necklace placed on the table and the kids will look at you as if you've grown horns. Tell them you're celebrating the beauty of the tropics by drinking a fruit drink or shake and be a tiny bit playful even though work might be calling. Kids love surprises, no matter how corny or offbeat.
Kiwi Mango Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 kiwi (cut in chunks)
- 1/3 cup mango chunks (fresh is best, but canned is okay)
- 1/3 cup mango nectar (or juice from a can)
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp ground flax seeds
- 4-5 large ice cubes
Directions:
- Throw them all in the blender together for a minute or two, serve. Yum!
Healthy Breakfast Shake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fat-free organic milk (or soy milk, rice milk, almond milk, or your favorite milk choice)
- 2 Tblsp sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix (or butterscotch, vanilla, pistachio, etc.)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh fruit (strawberries, bananas, kiwi, pineapple, mango, blueberries, etc.)
Directions:
- Pour milk into blender (or shaker bottle with lid). Add pudding mix and vanilla extract. Blend on high or shake bottle until the shake is smooth. Let shake thicken for a few minutes before serving.
- Add chunks of fruit to top and serve immediately.
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Scandanavian Fruit Soup
Long-loved in Scandanavian countries, fruit soups have been a popular traditional treat. Served cold, these multi-colored soups are good for you, almost like getting a day's worth of vitamins in one bowl.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups Cranberry/Raspberry Juice, unsweetened
- 1 banana
- 1 chopped and peeled apple
- 1/2 tsp dried mint or 1 tsp fresh peppermint
- juice of one lemon
- 1 chopped and peeled peach
- 1 handful blueberries
- 1 chopped and peeled mango
- 3 Tblsp honey
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup sour cream for topping
Directions:
- Blend all ingredients together. Serve with a dollop of sour cream on top. Add a fresh mint leaf or flower to top it off. Exactly like a shake but called Fruit Soup.
The beauty of smoothies, fruit soup or shakes is in the variety. Allow the kids to choose their favorite fruits and flavors to make this a surefire hit every single time.
For more articles with tropical fruits, try these mango recipes or recipes for a garden party.
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