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My girls are so funny, every time they see me drink my protein smoothie, they think they need one too. I have been making them a ‘special’ protein smoothie for a few years now that they love! It is made with
Carnation Breakfast Essentials powder. I call the smoothie our Kid-Friendly Chocolate Protein Smoothie.
Carnation Breakfast Essentials powder. I call the smoothie our Kid-Friendly Chocolate Protein Smoothie.
The reason why I love making this for them on busy mornings is for a number of reasons. First, my younger daughter does not like milk. I worry about her calcium intake. Both of my daughters will not eat meat and I worry about them getting any protein. This smoothie is great for them because Breakfast Essentials packets have 13g of protein and as much calcium as a 6oz cup of yogurt. It gives me piece of mind that my girls get what they need from this drink. Plus, they really like it.
I picked up my box of Carnation Breakfast Essentials at Walmart. You can use a coupon HERE for $1.00 off!
Kid-Friendly Chocolate Protein Smoothie
1 Carnation Breakfast Essentials (milk chocolate)
1/4 C. milk
1/2 C. vanilla greek yogurt
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 C. frozen strawberries
6 ice cubes
splash of vanilla
2 T. quick oats
Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. It should be thick and creamy. Makes two kid-sized portions or one adult portion.
Nutritional Facts:
(for one kid-sized smoothie)
173.5 Calories, 10.5g protein, 2g fat, 32.5g carbs
You can find a variety of flavors HERE and different smoothie ideas. Go like Carnation Breakfast Essentials on Facebook HERE for ideas and promotions.
My girls approve of this smoothie giving it a thumbs up!
LOVE kid friendly smoothies – I might sneak just the TINIEST amount of spinach in there….they’d never know 😉
My kids need this! They are so picky and need the nutrition!
Yum! My daughter loves protein shakes, too–which is odd, because I think they are disgusting (at least the ones my hubs drinks)!
Totally Trying this! My daughter likes green smoothies but I haven’t tried one like this! Thanks for the recipe!
Oh yes! I bet Dustyn would love this. I am going to making some chocolate ones for him soon!
Mmmm! That looks delicious! I’ll have to try it – always looking for a quick & easy go to breakfast each morning. Thanks friend!
[…] Kid-Friendly Chocolate Protein Smoothie – “The reason why I love making this for them on busy mornings is for a number of reasons. First, my younger daughter does not like milk. I worry about her calcium intake. Both of my daughters will not eat meat and I worry about them getting any protein. This smoothie is great for them because Breakfast Essentials packets have 13g of protein and as much calcium as a 6oz cup of yogurt. It gives me piece of mind that my girls get what they need from this drink. Plus, they really like it.” (via Sweet Charli) […]