Gluten-Free Kids Strawberry Banana Smoothie
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Whip up a vibrant and creamy strawberry banana smoothie that's a guaranteed hit with kids. This delightful blend offers a naturally sweet taste with a satisfyingly smooth texture, perfect for a quick breakfast or a healthy snack.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 23 minutes (3 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including frozen strawberries, frozen banana slices, unsweetened almond milk — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Kids Strawberry Banana Smoothie: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Kids Strawberry Banana Smoothie: This recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains. It's important to confirm that any optional additions like protein powders or flavored plant milks are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup frozen banana slices
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Combine the frozen strawberries, frozen banana slices, unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, pure vanilla extract, and optional maple syrup in the pitcher of a high-speed blender. Ensure all ingredients are added before blending to achieve the best consistency.
- 2
Secure the lid and blend on high speed for approximately 60 to 90 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and has a creamy, uniform texture. Listen for the blender to process all the frozen fruit and ice into a velvety liquid.
- 3
Carefully taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if desired by adding a little more maple syrup, then blend for another 10 seconds to incorporate. This step ensures the smoothie is perfectly palatable for little ones.
- 4
Pour the finished smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately for the freshest, most enjoyable experience. The vibrant pink color is sure to be appealing.
- 5
For a thicker smoothie bowl consistency, reduce the almond milk to 1/2 cup and blend until very thick, then top with certified gluten-free granola, fresh fruit, and extra chia seeds. This variation offers a delightful textural contrast.
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Tips & Notes
- Any plant-based milk works here — oat milk (certified GF) gives the richest mouthfeel; almond milk keeps it lighter.
- The riper (more spotted) the bananas, the sweeter and more intensely flavored your result will be.
- Refrigerate maple syrup after opening and use within a year.
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