Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
This super simple Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie is toddler and kids approved and made with strawberries, bananas, oats, and chia seeds. Packed with a ton of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, and antioxidants, this smoothie has the perfect staying power to fill your kids up all morning (or afternoon) long.
Nutritional Information
- High in vitamin C; in fact, one cup contains about 180% of the recommended Daily Value for kids, making it an excellent source of this vitamin.
- Good source of fiber for digestion.
- Contains potassium, folate, and numerous antioxidants.
- Oats are packed with many nutrients, including antioxidants, manganese, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B1.
- They are also a great source of two different types of fiber, which help keep your little one's digestive tract going strong, help stabilize blood sugar, as well as support baby’s cardiovascular health.
Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 2 smoothies
Age: 9+ months
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 banana frozen or fresh
- 1/4 cup oats – old-fashioned or instant
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1 cup milk – regular, almond, rice, hemp, soy, or coconut
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
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Place all ingredients into a blender and blend for 1-2 minutes or until all ingredients are combined and smooth.
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Serve immediately for best results.
Notes
Age: 12+ months
Yield: 2 large kid-sized smoothies
Honey: If serving to a baby under 1 year, be sure to skip the honey as it may cause botulism in kids under the age of one.
