This lemon berry smoothie is bright, creamy and comes with mixed berries and fresh lemons. It is naturally sugared with honey and bananas – perfect for a wholesome, kid-friendly snack or breakfast!
Why We Love This Lemon Berry Smoothie
For months we’ve been making this lemon berry smoothie every weekend, which has become a secret weapon for our family for those crazy school mornings. You know those – when everyone is running around, someone can’t find their backpack and breakfast feels impossible?
This smoothie actually takes 5 minutes and my kids actually need it ask to this end. The lemon lights up all those frozen berries in the most amazing way, the Greek yogurt makes it creamy enough, and even the middle kid who is sensitive to my texture will drink it without complaining. Plus, I like it naturally with bananas and a little honey-no weird faux stuff here.
- One-handed breakfast solution: Great for busy mornings when children need to eat on the road. No plates, no cleaning, just grab and drink.
- Children-approved flavor balance: Lemon cut through the berry acid without being too citrus, while bananas add natural sweetness to kids like.
- Freezer-friendly preparation: Make smoothie bags in advance with pre-grade frozen fruits, then add liquid and mix.
- Hidden Nutrition Champion: Greek yogurt adds protein, berries packed antioxidants, you can sneak into the green without anyone noticing.
The picky eating tips are actually effective
- Start with familiar taste
If your child is hesitant about berries, use strawberries first and then gradually add blueberries and raspberries.
Some kids hate berry seeds. If needed, filter the smoothie through a fine mesh mesh or stick it to the strawberries and bananas only until more is prepared.
Let the kids help measure ingredients and press the blender button. When they help make it, they are more likely to drink it.
Pair fun straws in their favorite cups. I swear my youngest thinks anything will be better with a curly straw!
Add a few fresh spinach before mixing. I promise you won’t taste it, but you’ll see a slightly greenish color. Call it “superhero smoothie” and watch them drink.
Magical skills for busy families:
Place frozen fruit, banana slices and even Greek yogurt in a freezer bag. Mark the required liquid ingredients and mix the date.
Keep the pre-prepared lemon in the refrigerator (can last for several days) and use the same honey squeeze bottle for quick measurements.
This recipe can be delivered with 4 servings, so even if you don’t need it all, make a full batch. Additional smoothies can be left in the refrigerator for up to 2 days – stir before stirring.
Pour the remaining smoothie into the popsicle mold as a snack that feels like a snack but is actually healthy.
Healthier smoothie recipes for children:
Lemon Berry Smoothie
The taste of this naturally sweet butter smoothie is like summer in a glass of summer and can also sneak out of all the goodies!
Serve: 4
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To the blender, add almond milk, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey and vanilla extract.
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Add frozen berries, bananas and ice to the top (if used).
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Stir high for about a minute, or until it is smooth and creamy.
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Taste and add extra honey to add sugar when necessary, or add almond milk to make it dense. If used, add the protein powder and mix again for 30 seconds or until combined.
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Pour into glasses and eat immediately.
