Mum-approved smoothies the kids will love – and you can turn them into cooling lollies
Mother of two and professional cook Lou Robbie – AKA @LittleLouCooks – has come to the rescue with four tasty and nutritious smoothie recipes to keep energy levels up and ensure the little ones are well hydrated.
Not only that, but they can also be turned into ice lollies everyone will love - just pop the mix into silicone lolly moulds and freeze overnight.
These are just a snapshot of Lou's latest cookbook, Make & Freeze (Michael Joseph), which comes out on July 17.
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In it, you'll also find 100 meal-prep recipes to help make family life easier.
From batch breakfast bars to a freezer-friendly beef stroganoff cottage pie, she's got you covered!
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Strawberry Dream
Makes: 2 smoothies or 4 lollies
'My son always asks for a strawberry smoothie – and I can whip this one up in a couple of minutes. Sometimes, instead of milk, I add some high-protein yoghurt or kefir for added gut-friendly cultures.'
Ingredients:
*150g frozen strawberries
*1 banana, peeled
*200ml milk
*1tsp honey
*1/2tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Method:
Blend all of the ingredients together and serve, or pour into silicone lolly moulds and freeze overnight.
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Blueberry Delight
Makes: 2 smoothies or 4 lollies
'Blueberries are a great source of antioxidants and help to protect the body's cells. This makes a nice, thick smoothie, great for a busy school morning.'
Ingredients:
*100g frozen blueberries
*1 small apple, peeled and sliced, or 1 banana, peeled
*100ml yoghurt
*100ml milk
*1tsp chia seeds
*1tbsp maple syrup
*1/2tsp vanilla extract
Method:
Blend all of the ingredients together and serve, or pour into silicone lolly moulds and freeze overnight.
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Totally Tropical
Makes: 2 smoothies or 4 lollies
'This is my daughter's favourite smoothie – she absolutely loves pineapple! It's delicious any time, but especially on a hot summer's day.'
Ingredients:
*100g frozen pineapple chunks
*1 apple, peeled and sliced, or 1 banana, peeled
*1tbsp oats
*200ml coconut milk or regular milk
Method:
Blend all of the ingredients together and serve, or pour into silicone lolly moulds and freeze overnight.
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Mango Tango
Makes: 2 smoothies or 4 lollies
'Mango gives a delicious flavour and a great colour, too. This smoothie has lots of vitamin C, making it especially good for boosting immunity.'
Ingredients:
*150g frozen mango chunks
*1 apple, peeled and sliced, or 1 banana, peeled
*200ml orange juice
*Dash vanilla/honey (optional)
Method:
Blend all of the ingredients together and serve, or pour into silicone lolly moulds and freeze overnight.
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