If you have a child who is a picky eater, you've probably tried just about everything to get some nutrition into her. Many parents end up relying on sugary store-bought shakes and pricey nutritional supplements. But there's a better way! My kids–including my finicky 3-year-old–slurp down homemade smoothies without fail. You can literally load a smoothie up with some of the most nutritionally dense ingredients out there, and if you combine the right flavors, all those healthy additions are likely to go unnoticed by your kiddo.
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Most of the time, they think they're drinking milkshakes and don't bother to second guess the ingredients. That doesn't necessarily mean you're being sneaky, but you know…don't ask, don't tell. If they like the way it tastes, it's best to just roll with it, right? I for one, would much rather make my children a healthy smoothie out of real food ingredients than serve them up those highly processed shakes.
Homemade smoothies can be a wonderful source of healthy carbohydrates, protein, fiber, healthy fats and loads of essential vitamins and minerals. Plus, they are so incredibly easy to throw together. I mean, you can't get more simple than just putting everything in the blender, and you get to control the sugar content and the quality of the ingredients you use. Click through our gallery for some delicious and nutritious kid-friendly smoothie ideas.