Walnut Tahini Date Smoothie for Kids: Great for Brain & Bone Health
This healthy, creamy, nutritious kid-friendly smoothie comes out so delicious and is made with amazing ingredients that nourish the body. It is great for babies, toddlers, older kids and adults. A yummy treat that everyone can enjoy together. It combines the natural sweetness of dates, the creamy richness of tahini, and the nutty goodness of walnuts to create a satisfying smoothie packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Whether served as a quick breakfast, an after-school snack, or a healthy dessert, this smoothie is an excellent way to give kids a boost of energy while ensuring they get important nutrients for growth and development.
Why Walnut Tahini Date Smoothie for Kids:
Children need a balanced diet rich in healthy fats, protein, and natural sugars to support their active lifestyles. This kid-friendly smoothie provides all of that in a tasty and easy-to-drink form.
- Dates offer natural sweetness, making the smoothie taste like a treat without the need for refined sugar. They are also high in fiber, helping with digestion, and rich in potassium, which supports muscle function.
- Tahini, made from ground sesame seeds, is an excellent source of healthy fats, calcium, and protein, all of which are important for growing bones and muscles.
- Walnuts provide omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for brain development, making this smoothie a smart choice for kids.
Introducing Tahini to Babies Safely:
Tahini, made from ground sesame seeds, is a nutritious ingredient rich in healthy fats, protein, and calcium, but it is also a potential allergen, especially for babies. Sesame is one of the top food allergens, so it’s important to introduce tahini carefully and gradually when offering it to little ones for the first time. A smoothie like the walnut tahini date smoothie is a great way to do this, as it allows you to start with a small amount and observe any reactions in a blended, easy-to-digest form. When introducing tahini, always start with a tiny portion and increase overtime.
What you need:
Ingredients & Substitutions:
Banana- This gives the smoothie a creamy, yummy base. I don’t recommend replacing the banana with anything.
Dates- The dates give a sweet flavor with no need for any refined sugars. I don’t recommend replacing it with anything.
Walnuts- You can omit or replace with almonds if preferred.
Tahini- This is the star of the show, I don’t recommend replacing it, but if needed to you can replace with any nut or seed butter of choice. For example almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter.
Non-dairy Milk- I used almond milk in this smoothie, but any type of milk or non-dairy milk will work. For example cow milk, oat milk, coconut milk , soy milk, etc.
If you enjoyed this recipe, here are some more kid-friendly smoothie recipes you should check out:
Blueberry Banana Avocado Smoothie
Walnut Tahini Date Smoothie
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Directions
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Add all ingredients in a blender banana, dates, walnuts, tahini, milk, ice and blend! If you have to add more milk if you've added ice, add a little more till you get desired consistency
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Serve & Enjoy!
We just tried it and it’s delicious! 🤤