How to make a drink that even the pickiest kid will drink? But the most important thing is that at the same time it is not harmful to health. Take note of our recipes for healthy drinks for children
Avocado Banana Smoothie
Smoothie is convenient in that you can unnoticeably mix an unloved, but necessary ingredient into it. The smoothie can be based on juice (just do not take a store), vegetable or cow's milk, water. Further - add according to the presence of fruit and the taste of the child.
Avocado in drinks and smoothies - a useful addition / istockphoto.com
Ingredients:
Soft avocado - 1 pc.
Banana - 1 pc.
Orange - 1 pc.
Coconut milk - 250 ml
Honey - 1 tbsp. l.
Cooking method. Load the pulp into the blender bowl avocado, banana, honey, grated orange zest (for flavor), as well as its juice. Add milk and honey, beat until smooth. If you freeze the banana beforehand, the smoothie will be pleasantly chilled.
Berry juice
Fruit drink is a good alternative to a boring compote. The drink is especially recommended to drink in the spring, as it is prepared on the basis of berries - fresh or frozen, which is very useful for a child's body hungry for vitamins.
Ingredients:
Berries (currants, cranberries, raspberries) - 250 g
Water - 500 ml
Lemon - 2 wedges
Cooking method. Put the berries in a saucepan, add water, squeeze out the lemon juice. Boil for 20 minutes. After cooling, honey can be added.
Ginger mint lemonade
Such a drink does not require cooking, it is healthy, because the ginger root is a storehouse of various vitamins. It strengthens the immune system and improves appetite. Please note that ginger-based drinks are not recommended until 2 years of age.
Ingredients:
Lemon - 1.5 pcs.
Ginger root - 20 g
Mint - a couple of twigs
Honey - 50 g
Water - 1 l
Cooking method. Put honey in a container, squeeze lemon juice with a fork, add honey, finely chopped ginger, put mint. Mix everything thoroughly, add water and let it brew for 30 minutes. Done!
Citrus bomb
Citrus fruits contain vitamins, pectins, phytoncides, dietary fiber and fiber. They have a bactericidal effect, strengthen the cardiovascular system. Until 3 years old, citrus fruits are not recommended to be administered, as they can cause an allergic reaction.
Citrus bomb - a storehouse of vitamin / istockphoto.com
Ingredients:
Orange - 2 pcs.
Lemon - 0.5 pcs.
Grapefruit - 0.5 pcs.
Honey - 2 tbsp. l.
Lightly carbonated water - 0.5 l
Cooking method. Skip the peeled fruits in a juicer. Add honey to the resulting fresh and mix until dissolved, dilute with water.
Colorful punch
This drink is unusual - it contains a vegetable. Yes, yes - carrots! It will make the drink bright, healthy, and there will be practically no carrot taste.
Ingredients:
Carrots - 1 pc.
Pear - 1 pc.
Apple - 1 pc.
Almond milk - 250 ml
Water - 50 ml
Cooking method. Pass the prepared vegetables and fruits through a juicer. Add milk and water to them. Sweeten with a spoonful of honey as you do.
Recall that:
Drinks for toddlers: what is allowed
