By Hilary Meyer [2], August 20, 2009 - 11:54am
As a kid, my sister didn’t eat anything except macaroni and cheese. This presented a challenge for our mom, especially during breakfast when mac and cheese wasn’t on the menu. Then Mom started making smoothies for breakfast [6]. For some reason, the fresh fruit in a bowl that my sister refused to eat was suddenly “so yummy” after being blended with yogurt, milk or even tofu—something my sister wouldn’t have otherwise touched with a 10-foot pole. And the best part for Mom, was that smoothies take 5 minutes or less to make.
Here are some kids’ breakfast-smoothie recipes all ready in 5 minutes or less:
Wake-Up Smoothie [7] – You can jump-start your day in just minutes with this nutritious, tasty smoothie, which uses frozen berries. It provides vitamin C, fiber, potassium and soy protein.
Apricot Smoothie [8] – Canned apricot halves blend with yogurt in this tangy and refreshing smoothie.
Banana-Berry Smoothie [9] – This bright and easy breakfast packs two servings of fruit plus soy protein and fiber.
Strawberry Smoothie [10] – Reminiscent of an old-fashioned strawberry milkshake, this smoothie delivers the flavor of cold, creamy luxury with the healthful benefits of fresh fruit and low-fat buttermilk.
Thermos-Ready Smoothie [11] – A protein and fiber-rich drink to-go.
TAGS: Hilary Meyer [2], Food Blog [12], Breakfast [13], Family meals [14], Healthy kids [15], Quick meals [16], Snacks [17]
EatingWell Associate Food Editor Hilary Meyer spends much of her time in the EatingWell Test Kitchen, testing and developing healthy recipes. She is a graduate of New England Culinary Institute.
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