Is there anything more refreshing than an ice-cold smoothie during these hot summer months? During the summer my family is always making smoothies so I was so excited to see this new cookbook by Deborah Harroun. Best 100 Smoothies for Kids is packed with easy smoothie recipes that are sure to please both young and old alike. I love that they are no sugar-added recipes so I can serve them up to my kids any time of day and feel great about it.
The first smoothie I knew I had to try from this book was the Double-Decker Tropical Avocado Smoothie. Their name just says it all! I used to question avocado in smoothies but once you try it, you’ll see they work wonders. As long as you are adding them in with other ingredients you don’t really taste them, more than anything they just add a wonderful creaminess to a smoothie. I usually add a banana to an avocado smoothie recipe for texture and sweetness, but I loved the way they paired with kiwi, pineapple juice, and mangoes in this recipe! Then you get that simple top layer that consists of strawberries and coconut milk, I blended up a a little extra because I knew I’d love this layer. (Plus it’s dairy-free for anyone sensitive to milk or yogurt!) Smoothies are so easy to remix with your dietary needs or nutritional goals for your family. Here are a few ways to change up your smoothie game:
Use a frozen banana in place of ice cubes Add a few drops of vanilla Mix in a handful of spinach or kale Measure a scoop of protein powder Greek yogurt adds protein, calcium, and creaminess Chia seeds or hemp seeds are superfoods and add texture Blend it thick and top with fresh fruit and granola for a smoothie bowl Sweetened condensed milk, maple syrup, or stevia can be used as a sweetener
