Strawberry–Mango Glow Smoothie (Kid-Friendly, Greek Yogurt & Hidden Veg)

A creamy, tropical smoothie your picky eater will actually enjoy -- with optional “stealth" nutrition that doesn’t change the flavor.

Serves: 1 large or 2 small glasses
Tastes like: strawberry + mango milkshake (with optional warm spice notes)

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen mango
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 medium banana (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (vanilla or plain)
• 1 cup milk (oat, almond, or regular)
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

Optional stealth add-ins

• Small handful fresh spinach (mild; hides behind the fruit)
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seeds (omega-3s + fibor)
• 1/2 small carrot, peeled and thinly sliced (vitamin A, keeps the color bright)

Optional gentle spices

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tiny pinch turmeric ~+1/16 teaspoon)

Method

1. Add the milk to the blender first.
2. Add fruit, yogurt, honey (if using), and any stealth add-ins.
3. Sprinkle in the cinnamon and a tiny pinch of turmeric.
4. Blend until totally smooth and creamy.
5. Taste and adjust: add a touch more banana or honey if you want it sweeter.

Why Greek yogurt?

Extra protein for fullness, plus calcium and probiotics - and it makes the texture milkshake-creamy without overpowering the fruit.

Tips for picky eaters

• Keep the color bright: use just a jsmall handfull of spinach so it stays orange/red.
• Start with tiny amounts of flax/chia or turmeric and build up over time.
• Give it a fun name: \“Sunset Smoothie”* or “Strawberry‛Mango Milkshake”.

Variations

• Light & Jucy: Swap half the milk for orange juice.
• Dairy-Free Creamy: Use coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
• Protein Boost: Add a scoop of neutral protein or collagen.

8– \Resipe created for Max’s family kitchen.*