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10 Healthy Smoothies for Kids

By Laura Fuentes Updated May 5, 2026

5 from 7 votes

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What better way to get more fruits and veggies in your kids' diet than a refreshing smoothie! Your kids will love these smoothies for breakfast or a snack.

You can pack so many healthy foods into a smoothie: fruit, veggies, seeds, yogurt, and more! These 10 healthy smoothies for kids are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or even a delicious snack.

I don’t know about your kids, but mine get so excited when I give them a smoothie! Maybe it reminds them of an Icee or other frozen drink, but I don’t complain because I know I’m feeding them something really nutritious.

Check out this video with 5 of my kids’ favorite smoothies and keep reading for more delicious recipes:

These healthy smoothies for kids are great to give your kids for breakfast, or send in fun smoothie pops for lunch. We also love them as after school snacks! The possibilities are endless with smoothies.

an image collage of six healthy smoothie for kids

Ready to make some amazing drinks? First, you need a solid blender. I put together a list of my favorite budget blenders for smoothies so you can get the best blender without breaking the bank!

Best Smoothie Recipes

glass cup of mango peach smoothie with a blue and white striped straw
Mango Peach Smoothie
4.80 from 10 votes
Mangos and peaches make a refreshing and dairy-free smoothie your kids will ask for again and again. For best results, use frozen fruit.
Make This Recipe
  • 1 ½ cups almond milk
  • 1 cup diced peaches, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup chopped mango, fresh or frozen
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup ice
Blueberry Spinach Smoothie
4.95 from 34 votes
Inspired by one of my favorite baked goods, this smoothie is low in carb and high in protein. P.S: they'll never know the spinach is there.
Make This Recipe
  • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein
  • 1 large handful baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flakes
a glass of coconut milk smoothie
Coconut Milk Smoothie
5 from 28 votes
Super thick and full of that coconut flavor, this is one smoothie that tastes like a dessert without the guilt so you can enjoy it for breakfast or a treat.
Make This Recipe
  • 3 bananas
  • ¼ cup almond butter (or any nut or non-nut)*
  • 14 ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • ½ cup coconut flakes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup ice
large glass of pineapple green smoothies
Pineapple Green Smoothie
4.98 from 35 votes
Only four ingredients to make this delicious pineapple smoothie and no worries, it doesn't taste like anything green and leafy.
Make This Recipe
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 2 handfuls fresh spinach
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein
Mixed Berry Smoothie
5 from 14 votes
This smoothie is packed with fruit and has added protein from the creamy Greek yogurt.
Make This Recipe
  • 1 banana, frozen
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup frozen blueberries
  • ¼ cup frozen strawberries
  • ¼ cup frozen raspberries
  • Handful of spinach
chocolate smoothie in a small glass
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
5 from 4 votes
Okay, this next one has got to be my absolute favorite! A Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie- three of my favorite things in one smooth, creamy smoothie! 
Make This Recipe
  • 1 banana, frozen
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup oats
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Now if you can’t have nut butter like peanut butter or almond butter I have a video about the top 5 nut-free alternatives that taste just as great in this post!

Healthy Apple Pie Smoothie
5 from 5 votes
Made with oats, apples and cinnamon this is an incredible way to start your day.
Make This Recipe
  • 1 small apple
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup oats
  • 1 banana
  • Pinch of cinnamon
two glasses of cinnamon roll smoothies with cinnamon on top
Cinnamon Roll Smoothie
5 from 40 votes
I don't know about you but my kids LOVE cinnamon rolls, I mean look at the way they devour this giant cinnamon roll! This one is made with almond milk, bananas, cinnamon, and oats for a thick rich texture. 
Make This Recipe
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 ½ frozen bananas, cut into chunks
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for dusting
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla, optional
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar, optional
  • ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup ice
Creamy Peach Smoothie with Greek Yogurt
5 from 9 votes
Thanks to frozen peaches, oats, and almond milk, this refreshing peach smoothie taste like dessert, and it's good for you.
Make This Recipe
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • ½ cup Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ cup frozen peaches
  • 3 ice cubes
collage of four smoothie bowls
Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
5 from 3 votes
This smoothie bowl is refreshing, low in sugar, and high in protein. The avocado gives it a smooth, rich texture without adding any weird taste.
Make This Recipe
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ cup frozen blueberries
  • ½ avocado
  • 1 cup ice
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)

More Smoothie Recipes to try

While these recipes below are not my own smoothies, they’re favorites of mine that I know are worth sharing.

  • Banana Mango Avocado Green Smoothie from Emilie Eats
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Shake from Cooking Classy
  • BreakfastEnergy Smoothie from Deliciously Sprinkle
  • Healthy Banana Cream PieSmoothie from Baker by Nature

With all these delicious smoothie recipes, what should you do next? Pack them in a lunchbox of course! I love how easy it is to get extra vitamins and nutrients in my kids diets when I send them to school with a smoothie.

What is your favorite smoothie recipe?

10 Healthy Smoothies for Kids

an image collage of four healthy smoothie for kids
Servings: 2 smoothies
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
What better way to get more fruits and veggies in your kids’ diet than a refreshing smoothie! Your kids will love these smoothies for breakfast or a snack.
5 from 7 votes
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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups almond milk
  • 1 cup diced peaches, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup chopped mango, fresh or frozen
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

  • In a blender, combine the almond milk, peaches, mango, and vanilla. Blend on medium speed until smooth.
  • Add the ice and continue to blend until smooth. If it's too thick, add a little more almond milk as needed.

Equipment

Blender
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Nutrition

Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.3g | Protein: 2.5g | Fat: 2.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 140.1mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 18.1g

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