high-protein toddler smoothie

This smoothie is a simple, wholesome way to pack protein and fibre into your toddler’s day (a whopping 28 grams!) —without any protein powders. With ingredients like creamy peanut butter, bananas, chickpeas, and hemp seeds, it’s naturally rich in nutrients that help keep them energised and satisfied. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this smoothie is the perfect snack or breakfast to nourish your little one from the inside out.

We love using the SUBO bottle to serve smoothies in – its spill proof and honestly such a game changer! Wish I had it with my first child. Use discount code BOOBTOFOOD for a cheeky discount. Remember under 12 months to buy the seperate smaller spout attachment as the normal spout is too wide for little mouths.

And remember if you have leftovers – you can store them in iceblock moulds for another day!

This smoothie is great for over 12 months, just be mindful with the cacao it does contain caffeine, so you can swap that for carob or leave it out if thats something you’d rather avoid.

You can also boost this smoothie even further by adding a serve of desiccated liver! We love the brand Cell Squared – use discount code BOOBTOFOOD (we also love their cacao!).

high protein toddler smoothie

•  Blender

• 2 bananas (frozen)
• 1-2 medjool dates (or swap for 1-2 tsp honey)
• 350 ml milk of choice (i used BONSOY as its high protein)
• 1 handful ice
• 1/2 cup greek yoghurt (swap for coconut for plant based or omit)
• 1-2 TBSP peanut butter (or other nut butter of choice)
• 1 TBSP cacao powder (or carob)
• 2 TBSP hemp seeds
• 1 cup tinned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)

optional extra

• 1 serve desiccated liver
• Add a handful of spinach or kale for an extra nutrient boost.

1. In a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients and blend until completely smooth

2. Taste your smoothie and adjust the sweetness or texture if needed. If you like it sweeter, you can add a little more date or a touch of honey/agave syrup. If it's too thick, add more milk.

Notes:

Keep plant based by using coconut yoghurt or omitting it (although this will alter protein count!)
We used BONSOY milk as this is a naturally high protein milk, however to keep it soy free you can use any milk you like.