Homemade Toddler Smoothie Pouches (Easy, Freezer-Friendly Recipe)

These homemade smoothie pouches are a simple, nourishing way to serve your toddler a blend of fruit, veggies, and protein. They’re easy to prep, customizable, and perfect to keep on hand for busy days when you want a healthy option ready to go.

• Toddler-friendly flavor and texture
• Full of fruit, hidden veggies, and protein
• Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep
• Naturally sweet with no added sugar
• Made in just minutes with a blender and reusable pouches

• Banana: naturally sweet and creamy, bananas add flavor and help create a smooth texture that toddlers love
• Blueberries: rich in antioxidants and fiber, blueberries give this smoothie a vibrant color and mild sweetness
• Zucchini: a great way to sneak in extra veggies, zucchini has a neutral taste and blends smoothly without altering flavor
• Plain Greek yogurt: adds creaminess, protein, and gut-friendly probiotics, making the smoothie more filling and nutritious.
• Milk: helps blend everything together smoothly. Use any milk your toddler prefers—whole milk, almond, oat, or coconut.

• Add banana, blueberries, zucchini, Greek yogurt, and milk to a blender.
• Blend until completely smooth, adding more milk as needed to thin it out for pouch use.
• Pour into reusable smoothie pouches or freezer-safe silicone molds.
• Serve right away or freeze for later use.
• To thaw, place in the fridge overnight or add to a lunchbox in the morning.

Smoothies are super flexible—here are some easy swaps or nutrient-boosting ingredients to try.

• Fruit Substitutes: swap blueberries with strawberries, mango, blackberries, or cherries
• Veggie Swaps: replace zucchini with frozen cauliflower (mild and creamy) or a handful of baby spinach for iron and fiber. Or try steamed and frozen carrots or butternut squash for a touch of natural sweetness
• Yogurt Alternatives: use coconut or almond milk yogurt if dairy-free
• Milk Options: any milk works here: whole milk, oat milk, almond milk, or coconut milk
• Optional Add-Ins:
  • Chia seeds or ground flax for omega-3s and fiber
  • Hemp seeds for a protein and fat boost
  • Nut butter or sunflower seed butter for healthy fats
  • Oats to make it more filling (great for breakfast pouches)
  • A pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract for flavor depth
  • Protein powder (only if age-appropriate and pediatrician-approved)

Here are a few more delicious, toddler-approved smoothie combos to try:

• Peach Spinach Yogurt: Peach and banana pair beautifully with a handful of baby spinach and a scoop of yogurt
• Strawberry Cauliflower Frozen strawberries and banana with hidden cauliflower (use frozen riced cauliflower) for extra fiber and creaminess.
• Mango Carrot Coconut: A tropical mix of mango, banana, and steamed carrots blended with yogurt and coconut milk
• Apple Cinnamon Oat: Apples, banana, oats, yogurt, and a sprinkle of cinnamon make this smoothie taste like breakfast in a pouch

These combos can be prepped the same way: just blend everything until smooth and portion into your favorite reusable pouches or cups.

• Blend long enough to make sure the texture is smooth and pouch-friendly
• Add milk slowly and adjust to reach the right consistency—thin enough to sip, but not watery
• Use a funnel or spouted cup to make pouring into pouches easier and less messy
• I like these reusable smoothie pouches because they aren’t as easy for toddlers to squirt out the smoothie (they can still squeeze it out, but it isn’t as easy as most)

This smoothie has a creamy, cool texture and a naturally sweet taste from the banana and blueberries. The zucchini blends in so well that toddlers won’t notice it’s there, but it adds a boost of nutrients and helps create a smooth consistency. The result is a chilled, satisfying smoothie your little one can sip with ease.

• Serve cold from the fridge or thaw if frozen
• Store in the fridge for up to 2 days
• Freeze for up to 2 months
• Thaw overnight in the fridge or by morning in a lunchbox

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