Description

These Monster Face Smoothies for Kids are colorful, delicious, and healthy treats perfect for snack time or breakfast. Combining fresh fruits, vibrant colors, and playful monster face designs, they encourage healthy eating in a fun and interactive way. Easy to prepare and customizable, these smoothies offer a balanced portion size for growing kids, making them both nourishing and exciting.

Ingredients

Scale

Smoothie Base

2 ripe bananas, peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh spinach or kale, washed
1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
1/2 cup mango chunks
1 cup plant-based yogurt (plant-based)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
1 tablespoon maple syrup (natural) (optional)

Decorations

Fresh fruit slices (kiwi, strawberries, grapes) for eyes, mouths, and features
Smoked turkey bacon bits (optional)
Additional natural gelling agent for securing decorations

Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash, peel, and chop all fruits and greens into manageable pieces to ensure smooth blending and vibrant colors.
Blend the Base Smoothie: In a blender, combine bananas, chosen fruits, spinach or kale, plant-based yogurt, natural gelling agent, chia seeds, and maple syrup if using. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add Colorful Layers: Pour the smoothie base into clear cups or jars. Optionally, create layers or swirls with different fruit purees or juices to prepare the canvas for the monster faces.
Decorate the Monster Faces: Use fresh fruit slices and smoked turkey bacon bits to assemble eyes, mouths, and other monster features. Apply a small amount of natural gelling agent to help decorations stick in place.
Serve Immediately: Serve the smoothies fresh to maintain the best texture and flavor. Provide straws and spoons for easy enjoyment.

Notes

Choose vibrant fruits for colorful and fun decorations.
Use clear glasses or jars to show off colorful layers and monster faces.
Freeze fruit chunks before blending to make the smoothie thicker and colder.
Prepare decorations ahead of time to speed up assembly.
Encourage kids to design their own monster faces for a creative experience.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Blending
Cuisine: International

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250ml)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 15mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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