Share your summer smoothie recipes with Arla Big Milk for a chance to win a £250 voucher!NOW CLOSED

[MichelleMumsnet]

Arla have asked us to find out which nutritious smoothie recipes your DC love in the summer.

Here’s what Arla say, “Arla Big Milk is the only fresh cows' milk enriched with essential nutrients to support your child's growth and development, as part of a healthy balanced diet. Containing added iron, vitamin D, vitamin A, and naturally rich in calcium; Arla Big Milk has been developed to specifically support the needs of children aged from one to five.”

So, what nutritious summer smoothie recipes do you have up your sleeve? Maybe you make a breakfast smoothie which gives your DCs a brilliant kickstart to the day? Or a fruity ice cream smoothie you treat 'em with on a warm summer’s afternoon? Even better, a veggie smoothie that they're happy to drink - or that you enjoy making for yourself. We’re looking forward to hearing the different things Mumsnetters whack into a blender to create delicious, nutritious smoothies!

Everyone who shares their smoothie recipe on this thread will be entered into a prize draw to win a £250 Love2Shop voucher!

Thanks and good luck,
MNHQ

Almond milk, strawberries and apple

hazelnut milk, ground almonds, big dollop of TOTAL yoghurt, some oats and honey

Cherries (de-stoned), raspberries, milk and cocoa powder - it tastes like blackforest gateau and is divine! :)

2 frozen bananas, skins removed and cut in chunks
75g (3 oz) blueberries
225ml (8 fl oz) orange juice
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Blueberry smoothie, particularly good for breakfast!

Mango, banana, blueberry and milk - yummy!

Strawberries, raspberries, banana, cherries, apple juice and a scoop or two Of frozen yoghurt (or ice cream), blend it all up - awesome!

Beetroot, raspberries, pineapple, half a banana and a mint leaf. Mmmmmm

Strawberry oatmeal smoothie

100 g porridge oats
450 ml natural or flavoured yogurt
240 ml milk
400 g hulled and washed strawberries
2 tsp honey

1. Place the porridge oats in a blender and process until they are finely ground – this step is essential so that your smoothie has a smooth texture.

1. Add the rest of the ingredients and process again until smooth. This smoothie has a thick texture, so just adjust with more milk if you prefer more liquid.

Strawberry, Blueberry And Banana Smoothie

1 Cup Strawberries
1 Cup Blueberries
1 Banana
1 Teaspoon Sugar
4 Tablespoons Natural Yoghurt

Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and serve with ice.

Simply Milk, bananas, blueberries and a touch of honey

I love this one
200ml of cranberry juice
175g of frozen raspberries
100ml of milk
200ml of natural yogurt
Sugar to taste
YUM!

Kale, Banana, Strawberries, wheatgerm(powdered form), 1 tsp cacao, 1 tsp organic green powder and oats with Coconut water. The sweetness of the banana sets it off!

Milk, Mango, Banana, Strawberries, Raspberries... delicious!

Rainbow chard, a whole pomegranate''s worth of seeds, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries topped up with coconut milk!

Pineapple & Banana Smoothie

makes 1 smoothie

4 ice cubes

1/4 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cubed

1 large banana, cut into chunks

1 cup pineapple or apple juice

Milk
Mango
Vanilla ice cream
Sugar

Yummy!

a mixture of banana, blueberries, yogurt and spinach sweetened with honey

My kid's favourite is Pomegranate, raspberries, banana, coconut water and a handful of ice..thirst quenching!

Raspberry, Apple and a dash of lime

handful of strawberries, blueberries, one banana and pure OJ with a handful of ice (or use frozen strawbs and blueberries) - lush!

Kale, Pineapple, Mango, Cashews and Kiwi

My favourite is just a fruit mixture ...
2 bananas
1 apple
10 strawberries
handful of grapes
1 low fat strawberry yoghurt
few ice cubes ..... delish!!!!!!!!!!!!

banana, strawberry and milk - a 'pretty' colour which goes down well

Almond milk, banana, raspberries and lucuma powder.

My favourite is watermelon, mint, cucumber, lime, spinach & banana with a little almond milk.