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Recipe: Mango Yogurt Smoothie

Mango Yogurt Smoothie is protein rich, healthy, refreshing, filling and super easy to make. Ideal as a breakfast option or as a snack option for kids. All you need is some ripe mango, plain yogurt and nut powder. Add any flavouring of your choice and honey or maple syrup is optional.

Sharing This Recipe With Blogging Marathon#88

The theme I have opted for is Kid’s Delight, Healthy Drinks. For this theme we have to share any 3 homemade healthy drinks. I decided to share healthy smoothies. I have not put any artificial colouring or sugar in these smoothies. Healthy smoothies for kids that are not only enjoyable but filling and nutritious too. So here’s a delicious mango yogurt smoothie.

 

The Other Two Kids Friendly Smoothies I Made Are:

 

Kids and Meals – a few tips

I constantly to get to hear mothers complaining about kids not eating. They tend to force feed toddlers and as a result meals becomes a constant battle between the mother and child.

Feed the children when they are hungry

Your lunch time may not be your child’s lunch time. No child can go without food. At some point they do feel hungry. When my kids were toddlers they sometimes would not be hungry when it was our lunch time. My mother in law and I would feed them when they asked for food.

Make meals enjoyable

Make meals a fun part of their lives and not a chore or a battle. Add a bit of their favorite food to the meal. If you kid loves cheese, add a small piece, or add their favourite fruit.

One meal prepared for all

The other rule we followed as the kids grew up was, they ate what we ate. No special meals to meet their whims and fancies. If our curries, dals, etc were a bit spicy, we would make theirs less spicy. They got what they like over the weekend.

Disguise the Veggies they don’t like

If there were vegetables they didn’t like, disguise them. For example adding cauliflower and mashed eggplants to pav bhaji, adding purees to flatbread, making burgers, etc.

Shop with Kids

Sometimes its a good idea to shop for vegetables and fruits with your children. Let them pick what they would like and cook that.

Small Portions

On several occasions I’ve seen parents fill up the child’s plate and then forcing them to finish everything. Always teach your child that they can always ask for a second helping. Don’t over load.

Re -introduce the veg or fruit differently

A child may not like certain food you’ve introduced, don’t give up. It takes a longer time for a child to like any new food introduced to them. For example if your child doesn’t like to eat raw tomatoes that doesn’t mean that he or she may not like a tomato soup. Add fruits to smoothies.

Choose Healthy Snacks

Often  parents feed their kids sugary snacks and drinks around 5 or 6 p.m. and then expect them to eat a proper dinner at 7 p.m. The sugars from the snack or drink makes them less hungry. Give them healthier options like fruits, yogurt, popcorn, nuts, etc.

Don’t Allow Them To Snack Often

Don’t give in to snacking demands. I’ve noticed that some kids snack every hour in between main meals. That means they are not hungry to enjoy the main meals as they are too full from snacking.

You are the biggest example for your kids

And lastly, adults are the biggest examples that children follow. If they see you gorging on unhealthy food, then they too will want to follow. If they see you enjoying good healthy food then that’s a good habit you’ve instilled in them.

Some Kids Friendly Meal Ideas:

Mango Yogurt Smoothie

Mostly all kids love mango. Ripe mango is also naturally sweet and it makes a good ingredient for any milkshake, smoothie or juice. Day 3 smoothie which is kid’s friendly, nutritious and filling is made with mango and yogurt as the main ingredients. Most kids also like yogurt. However, bear in mind that ready made flavored yogurts are full of sugar and additives. Some fruit yogurts don’t contain the actual fruit. It is best to go for homemade yogurt or if you have to buy yogurt then go for the plain ones.

Why is yogurt good for kids:

I’ve also added some mixed nut powder and chia seeds to the smoothie.

Why should kids have chia seeds? Here are some of the reasons.

Benefits of chia seeds:

Smoothies and Breakfast

Serve smoothies for breakfast. Its a versatile meal as you can pack it their sipping bottles and they can enjoy it on their way to school. All it takes is to keep the ingredients handy and you’re good to go. Adding other fruits or a mixture of fruits is a great idea too. Besides being a versatile meal, one can add so many healthy ingredients to make a smoothie into a rich nutritious and healthy meal.

Ingredients required for Mango Yogurt Smoothie

Dietary Tips:

 

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MANGO YOGURT SMOOTHIE

healthy, delicous, filling, creamy mango yogurt smoothie is perfect for both kids and adults as a filling snack or as a breakfast option.
Course Breakfast, Drinks, kids meal, Light Meal, Snack
Cuisine fusion
Keyword breakfast mango yogurt smoothie, healthy kids meal, healthy mango yogurt smoothie
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups chopped ripe mango
  • ¾ cup plain thick yogurt
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds can pre soak them in water for 20 minutes
  • 2 tbsp nut powder
  • ¼ tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

Instructions

  • Put the chopped mango, yogurt, nut powder, honey if using any in a blender.
  • Process to a smooth consistency.
  • Add the chia seeds and cardamom powder to the smoothie.
  • Mix well, pour the smoothie into serving glasses and serve.

Notes

  •  I keep a small jar of soaked chia seeds in the fridge. Its handy to add to smoothies, porridge, yogurt, milk etc. Use either dry chia seeds or soaked ones.
  • Adding honey or any other natural sweetener is optional if the mangoes are sweet.
  • Add other fruits of your choice along with mango.

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