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It’s easy to make a creamy, flavourful tropical green smoothie even without the usual smoothie fixings! Learn how to make a smoothie without yogurt or banana with simple ingredients your kids will absolutely love!
Healthy Green Smoothie Without Banana
If your little one struggles to eat enough greens, this yogurt free smoothie is a great start! It’s entirely dairy-free yet has the healthy fats and nutrients their growing bodies need.
Plus, it’s coloured with a small handful of baby spinach. This is a great way to help your child consume more greens, and you can gradually increase the amount of spinach to their preference over time.
If you’re looking to switch it up from the typical smoothie, keep reading to learn how to make a smoothie without yogurt or banana that’s deliciously sweet, creamy and filled with tropical flavors!
Green Smoothie
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Why We Love This Banana Free Smoothie Recipe
- So easy: Homemade smoothies are just so easy to make! It’s as simple as adding all the ingredients to the blender, blending, and enjoying! This is perfect for busy parents who want to ensure their kids get lots of nutrients but are short on time.
- Smooth & Creamy: Although many people think you can’t make a creamy smoothie without a banana, you can! This healthy smoothie recipe has a creamy consistency and tons of flavour.
- Kid-friendly: Made with frozen mango and pineapple, this simple smoothie is naturally sweet and has a delicious tropical flavor.
Ingredient Notes
- Coconut milk: The fat in coconut milk gives this frozen fruit smoothie a wonderful creamy texture! You can use any dairy-free milk, like almond milk or soy milk, but coconut milk is the creamiest and adds the best flavour to complement the mango and pineapple.
- Frozen mango: Mangoes naturally have a meaty texture, which helps to make this mango smoothie oh-so-creamy. Plus, its sweet taste balances the tartness of pineapple.
- Frozen pineapple: Add a tropical flavour to this banana free smoothie with some frozen pineapple chunks!
- Hemp hearts or chia seeds: These are a great source of fibre and essential omega-3 fatty acids, vital for your little one’s growing body.
- Baby spinach: Start with just a small handful for the health benefits. You can substitute other leafy greens, like baby kale, too.
How to Make a Smoothie without Yogurt or Banana
- Add all ingredients to a high-power blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!
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RECIPE TIPS
- If you don’t have a high-power blender, start by blending half of the frozen fruit at a time. Once the smoothie has reached a smooth consistency, add the rest of the frozen fruit and continue mixing until smooth and creamy.
- I used light canned coconut milk to make it ultra-creamy. I would avoid using full-fat since it may be too thick.
- Add a small amount of maple syrup if this smoothie isn’t quite sweet enough for your kids.
Recipe FAQs
The short answer is that it depends! It’s essential to ensure toddlers get a complete and balanced meal with a mix of protein, fats, fibre, and carbohydrates. This smoothie has plenty of carbohydrates and some healthy fats but isn’t super high in protein. You can serve the smoothie with some eggs, cottage cheese or toast and peanut butter to give them more energy for their day.
Babies can typically begin consuming solid foods around six months old, including smoothies. They might not like the cold temperature at first and likely won’t be able to serve themselves until they develop their fine motor skills.
Try spoon-feeding your baby small amounts of smoothie or offer them a smoothie bowl. They’ll make a big mess, but this is a great way to start baby-led weaning. Alternatively, you can freeze the smoothie into baby pops which are great for teething!
There are many simple ingredients to replace frozen banana in your favorite smoothie recipes. A lot of smoothie recipes call for bananas because they make a sweeter smoothie with a great, creamy texture.
You can replicate those traits by using ice cubes, frozen mango, avocado, or coconut milk in your breakfast smoothie. Another great option is powdered collagen, which adds a little protein and amino acids and a wonderfully creamy texture. Since most children don’t need that much extra protein, save the collagen for your own smoothie or add just a small amount for the texture.
Storage Guidelines
- Smoothies don’t typically store very well as the frozen fruit begins to thaw and release water, making the entire drink overly wet.
- You can store the leftover smoothie in the fridge for an hour or two.
- For a healthy frozen treat, you can freeze leftover smoothie in popsicle trays or an ice cube tray!
Serving Suggestions
This delicious drink can serve as a healthy morning smoothie for really picky eaters or a great addition to a breakfast routine. To make it a complete meal, try serving it with these foods:
- 3-Ingredient Protein Waffles
- 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
- Scrambled eggs
- Egg bites
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Egg casserole
- Fresh fruit or toast with peanut butter or almond butter
- Oatmeal
- High protein muffins (like these banana protein muffins!)
Recipe Variations
- For additional protein: Add a bit of either unsweetened or vanilla protein powder to increase the protein.
- To make a smoothie bowl: Make a thicker smoothie by adding slightly less milk. For a cereal alternative, serve it in a bowl and top it with fresh fruits, like banana slices, fresh strawberries, and more hemp seeds.
- Strawberry pineapple smoothie: Replace the mango with frozen strawberries for the perfect strawberry pineapple smoothie.
More Healthy Snacks
- Tropical Smoothie Island Green Recipe
- Tropical Smoothie Peanut Butter Cup Recipe
- Mango Popsicle Recipe
- Mango Puree
- Spinach Banana Waffles
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How to Make a Smoothie without Yogurt or Banana
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups diced frozen mango
- 1/4 cup diced frozen pineapple
- 1 tablespoon Hemp hearts or chia seeds
- Small handful of baby spinach
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-power blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have a high-power blender, start by blending half of the frozen fruit at a time. Once the smoothie has reached a smooth consistency, add the rest of the frozen fruit and continue mixing until smooth and creamy.
- I used light canned coconut milk to make it ultra-creamy. I would avoid using full-fat since it may be too thick.
- Add a small amount of maple syrup if this smoothie isn’t quite sweet enough for your kids.
