Apple Banana Smoothie

This recipe is for 6 month baby & up

This Apple Banana Smoothie is a favorite on the blog and with good reason! It’s quick, easy, healthy and not to mention tastes like a creamy apple pie. When you are in a rush looking for a nutritious snack or breakfast for you and your baby, this is a good recipe to go to. An apple banana smoothie is a simple, delicious, and nutrient-packed drink that kids will love. Combining the natural sweetness of bananas and the crisp, refreshing flavor of apples, this smoothie offers a great way to provide children with essential vitamins and minerals in an easy-to-consume form. This smoothie is perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even as a healthy dessert.

TIP: If you like a little ice in your smoothie, serve babies portion and then add ice to yours

Benefits of Apple Banana Smoothie

1. Nutrient-Rich:
   • Apples: Provide vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants, supporting immune function and digestive health.
   • Bananas: Offer potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and natural sugars for energy and muscle function.
   • Oats: A great source of fiber, iron, and complex carbohydrates, aiding in digestion and providing sustained energy.
2. Easy to Digest:
   • The smoothie is gentle on your baby’s developing digestive system, with ingredients that are easy to blend and consume.
3. Natural Sweetness:
   • The natural sugars in apples and bananas make this smoothie appealing to babies without the need for added sugars.

Substitutions:

Apple- I don’t recommend substituting the apple for this recipe

Banana- If you don’t like bananas add an extra apple instead

Oats- You can omit the oats if you prefer too

Date- For babies 12 months & up, the date can be substituted with a little honey

Flaxseeds- can omit or swap for hemp seeds

Non-dairy milk- You can use any milk you prefer, cow milk, oat milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, etc.

What you need:

A high powered blender

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