Berry Smoothie Bowl To Share With The Kids

I am always looking for snacks that are quick, easy, and that my kids like and while we have our stash of store-bought snacks for kids always at the ready, I love mixing in some homemade options. This berry Smoothie Bowl has been such a hit with my two little kids (who are 2 and 5 as I’m writing this), especially since they love to add the toppings themselves. A smoothie bowl can be a little more interactive than a traditional toddler smoothie, with fun toppings to add. And you can change up the toppings based on what you have on hand, which makes this a really versatile toddler breakfast or easy snack to make at home.

What’s a Smoothie Bowl?

Okay, quick explainer if you’re new to this idea. It’s basically a smoothie in a bowl that you eat with a spoon. (Sort of like the whole Acai Bowl trend if you’ve seen those pop up at your coffee or smoothie shops.) They’re a really nice way to vary the way we serve smoothies—it’s entirely possible that a child may just prefer it this way. (You may also like Apple Smoothie, Fruit Snacks, Pumpkin Smoothie, and my homemade Rocket Pops.)

Ingredients You Need

To make this berry smoothie bowl recipe, you’ll need these ingredients on hand and ready to go.

Frozen strawberries: Or any other frozen berries. Banana: This is best if it’s very ripe as that means it will be sweetest. The banana can be fresh or frozen. If you prefer, you can use frozen mango which has a similar sweetness level and also lends creaminess. Milk: Dairy or non-dairy works. Toppings such as homemade granola, berries, bananas, sprinkles…or really anything you like!

TIP: I like to make these thick for toddlers so they are easy to eat with a spoon.

Step-by-Step Ingredients

Here’s a look at how to make this smoothie bowl recipe. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information. TIP: I love to hand over as much control as I can to my kids during meals (little kids love power!) so I put out the toppings for the smoothie bowls and let them serve themselves. Yes, it is a little messy, but they usually eat a different mix of foods that I would have expected.

Best Tips for Success

This is intentionally thick so it’s easy to eat with a spoon. )If it’s too thick for your blender, add a little extra milk.) Use dairy or nondairy milk. Banana-free: Trade in diced mango or yogurt. Serve immediately with desired toppings. Try letting the kids (even little ones!) add their own toppings for a fun food activity.

I’d love to hear your feedback if you try this with your family, so please comment below to share!