Kid-Friendly Mermaid Smoothie Bowl
This beautiful blue Mermaid Smoothie Bowl is a magical and delicious way to get your kids to devour tons of nutrients in one sitting!
While I love a good smoothie drink recipe, nothing beats the comfort of and ability to add lots of fun toppings to a delicious smoothie bowl.
I first saw these mermaid smoothie bowls like this one on Instagram – however, the gorgeous teal color is achieved by using Spirulina powder which is absolutely not kid-friendly in either taste or safety. (But if you’re making this for yourself, check out Shannon’s recipe because it’s mega-healthy.)
I wanted to come up with a kid-friendly alternative that was still vibrant and beautiful with some serious health benefits – and this blueberry chia smoothie bowl was the perfect solution!
Now, normally I make a smoothie bowl with handfuls of fruits and vegetables – but I wanted to come up with a “starter” smoothie bowl that wouldn’t waste too many ingredients or take up too much time if your child snubbed their nose at this delicious breakfast.
We did add chia seeds and cashew butter which more than makes up for excluding vegetables – chia seeds are amazing sources of fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and more!
The cashew butter is a personal favorite that adds protein and a delicious, indulgent flavor but you can substitute your own favorite nut butter instead or simply leave it out.
Ingredients to Make a Mermaid Smoothie Bowl
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 Tablespoon peanut or cashew butter
- 1/2 banana, frozen preferably
- 1/2 peach
- 2 Tablespoons favorite cereal or granola
Tip: You can use your favorite fruit juice in place of the water in this recipe.
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How to Make a Blueberry Smoothie Bowl Kids Will Love
Place 1 Tablespoon of the chia seeds in water and let set for about 15 minutes until the chia seeds have thickened and appear gelatinous.
Place the thickened chia seeds, blueberries, yogurt, cashew butter and banana in a high-powered smoothie blender and puree until it reaches a texture, about 1 minute.
Pour the smoothie mixture into a bowl and sprinkle chia seeds and cereal overtop. Add a couple slices of peaches, or a few fresh blueberries for garnish.
Enjoy immediately.
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Mermaid Smoothie Bowl
This beautiful blue Mermaid Smoothie Bowl is a magical and delicious way to get your kids to devour tons of nutrients in one sitting!
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 Tablespoon peanut or cashew butter
- 1/2 banana, frozen preferably
- 1/2 peach
- 2 Tablespoons favorite cereal or granola
Instructions
- Place 1 Tablespoon of the chia seeds in water and let set for about 15 minutes until the chia seeds have thickened and appear gelatinous.
- Place the thickened chia seeds, blueberries, yogurt, cashew butter and banana in a high-powered smoothie blender and puree until it reaches a texture, about 1 minute.
- Pour the smoothie mixture into a bowl and sprinkle chia seeds and cereal overtop. Add a couple slices of peaches, or a few fresh blueberries for garnish.
- Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 888Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 284mgCarbohydrates: 109gFiber: 22gSugar: 58gProtein: 31g
Have you used chia seeds in your kitchen before? What are your favorite healthy breakfasts for your kids?
If you liked this healthy mermaid smoothie bowl, check out our delicious healthy unicorn smoothie or our creamy, healthy chocolate smoothie bowl.
🦄🦄🦄I loved making the 🦄 smoothie especially because I have a love of unicorns. The taste of it was was a maxing and the creamy filling was super. I used them for my party and when everyone walked in th smell was fabulous. 🍧🍧🍧
Yay!! So glad they were a hit!