Hvilke grøntsager kan man gemme i en smoothie?

Milde grøntsager som spinat, avocado, agurk, courgette og frossen blomkål forsvinder bedst i frugtens sødme.

Erstatter en smoothie det at spise grøntsager?

Nej, den er et supplement. Hele grøntsager giver mere tyggemodstand og fibre, men smoothies er en fin ekstra vej til mere grønt.

Fra hvilken alder kan børn lave smoothies?

Børn kan fylde og blande fra 2-3-årsalderen. En voksen bør stå ved blenderen, og barnet kan skære blød frugt selv med en børnekniv.

Hvordan får jeg mit barn til at drikke grønne smoothies?

Start med lidt grønt og masser af frugt, øg mængden langsomt, og lad barnet selv lave og navngive smoothien.

Hvad er en god basis-smoothie?

Banan, æble, en håndfuld spinat og vand er en mild, sød klassiker, de fleste børn kan lide.

Smoothies kids can make themselves with hidden vegetables

TL;DR

Smoothies are a brilliant way to get vegetables in — and kids love making them themselves. Spinach, avocado, and cauliflower disappear in the sweetness of fruit. Let the child measure, fill, and press the button.

A smoothie is one of the easiest ways to get more vegetables into a busy everyday life — and one of the most fun things for a child to make. You get to fill, mix, and press buttons, and the result is delicious.

Here you get combinations that work, tips for hiding vegetables, and how the child can be involved all the way.

Child fills fruit and spinach into a blender to make a smoothie

Why smoothies work

The sweetness of the fruit covers the taste of mild vegetables, so the child gets greens without a fight. And because the child makes it themselves, they drink it more often.

Smoothies are not a substitute for eating whole vegetables, but a nice supplement — and a good way in for picky taste buds. Read more about getting children to eat vegetables.

Combinations that work

Start with a base of fruit, and hide vegetables in:

Green classic: banana, apple, a handful of spinach, water.
Creamy: mango, avocado, orange juice.
Berries: mixed berries, banana, a little cauliflower, yogurt.
Green and sweet: pineapple, cucumber, banana.

Glass of green smoothie next to fresh fruit and vegetables

Tips for hiding vegetables

Mild vegetables disappear the easiest. Spinach colors green but tastes almost like nothing. Frozen cauliflower and zucchini add bulk without flavor. Start with a little green, and gradually increase the amount so the taste has time to get used to it.

Let the child participate

Smoothies are perfect for small hands: the child can rinse berries, add fruit, pour liquid, and press the button (with an adult at the blender). With a kitchen set, the child can also cut banana and fruit into smaller pieces first.

Serve it fun

A colorful straw, a fun glass, or a little umbrella makes the smoothie an experience. Let the child come up with names for their creations — "dragon drink" tastes better than "spinach smoothie."

Smoothies are healthy food disguised as a treat — and an activity children love to do themselves. Hide mild vegetables in the sweetness of fruit, let the child blend, and serve it in a fun way. That way, greens become something the child asks for.

Find more healthy ideas on our blog.

Frequently asked questions

Which vegetables can you hide in a smoothie?

Mild vegetables like spinach, avocado, cucumber, zucchini, and frozen cauliflower blend best with the sweetness of fruit.

Does a smoothie replace eating vegetables?

No, it is a supplement. Whole vegetables provide more chewing resistance and fiber, but smoothies are a nice extra way to get more greens.

From what age can children make smoothies?

Children can fill and blend from around 2-3 years old. An adult should be at the blender, and the child can cut soft fruit themselves with a child-safe knife.

How do I get my child to drink green smoothies?

Start with a little green and lots of fruit, increase the amount slowly, and let the child make and name the smoothie themselves.

What is a good basic smoothie?

Banana, apple, a handful of spinach, and water make a mild, sweet classic that most children like.