Description

Monster Face Smoothies for Kids are a fun, colorful, and nutritious treat that combines fresh fruits and plant-based ingredients to create playful, edible faces. This recipe is quick and easy, encourages creativity, and is fully customizable to suit dietary preferences and seasonal produce. Perfect for brightening snack time or serving as a light breakfast for kids.

Ingredients

Scale

Smoothie Base

1 frozen banana, peeled
1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
1/2 cup spinach leaves
1/2 cup plain plant-based yogurt (plant-based)
1 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon natural gelling agent

Decorations and Toppings

Smoked turkey bacon bits (optional)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Apple slices or grapes, for eyes or smile decorations
Strawberries or carrot sticks for monster hair

Instructions

Prepare Your Base Smoothie: Peel the frozen banana and add it to a blender along with fresh berries, spinach leaves, plain plant-based yogurt, almond milk, and natural gelling agent. Blend until smooth and creamy, fully combining all ingredients to create the smoothie base.
Pour into Cups: Carefully pour the smoothie mixture into clear cups or jars. Using transparent containers helps the colorful monster faces stand out and invites kids to enjoy decorating.
Decorate with Fun Monster Features: Use apple slices or grapes to create eyes, sprinkle chia seeds or smoked turkey bacon bits as freckles or teeth, and arrange strawberries or carrot sticks for monster hair. Let children personalize their monster faces with these playful toppings.
Chill and Serve: Place the decorated smoothies in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to allow the natural gelling agent to set slightly. This step makes the monster faces more defined and enhances the smoothie’s texture for sipping or spooning.

Notes

Use a combination of fresh and frozen fruits for a balanced texture, flavor, and refreshing coolness.
Rely on natural fruit sweetness to avoid adding extra sugar.
Pour fruits of contrasting colors in layers to simplify decorating.
Cut toppings into small, bite-sized pieces for safety and ease of eating.
Encourage children to participate in the decorating process to boost engagement and excitement.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Blending

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 150
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0.3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: smoothie, kids recipe, healthy snack, plant-based, fruit smoothie, creative food, colorful smoothie, gluten free