Creative Recipes Using The Optivance Toddler Smoothie
A Feast for Young Taste Buds
For children whose normal dietary intake may not be sufficient to achieve nutritional goals, Optivance Toddler Smoothie provides specialized nutritional options that are packed full of goodness to support normal growth and development. Hidden inside are all natural ingredients of faba bean protein, milk protein, kelp powder, organic barley grass, acerola juice powder, vitamins, minerals and probiotics. Read what our mums say here in our reviews when they tried our toddler smoothies.
These healthy smoothies provide a mix of flavours, textures, and nutrients to keep your little one satisfied and nourished. Remember to adjust the food portion sizes according to your toddler’s appetite and specific dietary needs.
Each box contains 14 daily Toddler Smoothies, thoughtfully packed with 17 essential vitamins and minerals, providing 50% of their recommended daily intake of iron, iodine, calcium, and key vitamins like B1, B2, C, D, and E. With 10g of protein and 40mg of Omega-3 fatty acids, these smoothies fuel your toddler’s active lifestyle. 3 billion probiotics and 4g of fibre work together to build a healthy gut biome, ensuring your child thrives every day.
As you explore these recipes, you're not only providing your toddler with the essential nutrition needed for early development. You are also building a positive relationship with food that will benefit them for years to come. So enjoy nourishing your toddler and watching them grow happy and healthy!
Explore the Toddler Smoothie Product Page
Toddler Smoothie Recipes
The Classic Smoothie
This smoothie is quick and easy and has a soft smooth mouthfeel for fussy eaters.
Ingredients:
- 180 ml water
- 1 Smoothie Sachet
A Simple Banana Smoothie
A quick and easy recipe. Bananas are known for their potassium content but also contain good amounts of Vitamin C, B6 and Magnesium. Adding a frozen banana makes this smoothie a summer time treat.
Ingredients:
- Half or one small banana
- 180 ml water
- 1 Smoothie Sachet
Banana and Honey Smoothie
This smoothie is also a quick and easy recipe. Adding the honey gives this smoothie a sweet taste which an overwhelming majority of toddlers love. Honey is rich in natural sugars like glucose and fructose, providing a quick energy boost without the crash associated with refined sugars. Honey contains flavonoids and phenolic acids, which help combat oxidative stress and has natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Add all ingredients to a blender, add the honey last, blend until smooth. Mix in the sachet for a final quick blend and enjoy the nutritious boost. Enjoy at room temperature or slightly warm.
Ingredients:
- Half or one small banana
- Drizzle of honey
- 180 ml water
- 1 Smoothie Sachet
Peanut Power
This smoothie packs a protein punch! Peanuts are an excellent plant-based protein source, supporting muscle growth, repair, and overall body function. Their high protein and fibre content promote a feeling of fullness.
Add all ingredients to a blender, add the honey last, blend until smooth. Mix in the sachet for a final quick blend and enjoy the nutritious boost.
Ingredients:
- Half or one small banana
- 1 teaspoon of peanut butter
- Drizzle of honey
- 180 ml water
- 1 Smoothie Sachet
The Smoothie Sensation
This smoothie packs in the nutrients by combining the benefits of banana, honey, peanuts and cacao. Cacao is packed with flavonoids, which help combat oxidative stress and protect cells from damage. Adding a frozen banana makes this smoothie a summer time treat.
Add all ingredients to a blender, add the honey last, blend until smooth. Mix in the sachet for a final quick blend and enjoy the nutritious boost.
Ingredients:
- Half or one small banana
- 1 teaspoon of peanut butter
- Drizzle of honey
- ¼ teaspoon cacao
- 180 ml water
- 1 Smoothie Sachet
Chocolate Mousse Smoothie
This smoothie recipe is so simple but so decadent that you will want to make one for yourself! Avocados are high in monounsaturated fats and provide essential nutrients like potassium, vitamins E, K, and B6.
Add all ingredients to a blender, add the honey last, blend until smooth. Mix in the sachet for a final quick blend and enjoy the nutritious boost.
Ingredients:
- Quarter an avocado
- 1 tbsp cacao
- Drizzle of honey
- 180 ml water
- 1 Smoothie Sachet
Immune Booster Smoothie
This smoothie recipe is a perfect blend of sweet and tart. Adding an extra taste dimension for your toddler. Kiwi is an excellent source of vitamin C, which supports the immune system, skin health, and collagen production.
Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth. Mix in the sachet for a final quick blend and enjoy the nutritious boost. A cool treat for a summer afternoon.
Ingredients:
- ½ kiwi fruit
- 1 small banana
- Crushed ice
- 180 ml water
- 1 Smoothie Sachet
The Green
This smoothie recipe packs in the benefits of avocado, spinach and coconut water. It's the one to help get whole green foods into your toddler, You will want one of these for yourself! Spinach is packed with vitamins (A, C, K) and minerals (iron, calcium, magnesium), supporting overall health and well-being. Coconut oil is high in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which can provide a quick source of energy and support metabolism. Coconut water is an excellent natural hydrator, replenishing fluids and electrolytes.
Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth. Mix in the sachet for a final quick blend and enjoy the nutritious boost.
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup coconut water
- ½ banana
- ¼ avocado
- Squeeze of lime juice
- ½ teaspoon of coconut oil
- Small handful of spinach
- 180 ml water
- 1 Smoothie Sachet
Check Out our Toddler Smoothie and Get Creative!
Check out some of our delicious smoothie recipes, for mums designed to incorporate all the necessary nutrients and vitamins you need in your motherhood journey:
About the Author
Kristy Petersen is a passionate nutritionist specialising in gut health and children’s nutrition. With years of experience, she is dedicated to helping families achieve optimal health through balanced dietary practices.
Learn more about Kristy here
Leave a comment