Looking for a healthy smoothie idea that kids and adults love? This easy, healthy cantaloupe smoothie is it. It’s made with 6 simple ingredients—including cauliflower rice for added nutrition. Whipped up in a high-powered blender, this fruit and veggie-packed smoothie is ready in just 5 minutes. Great for 9+ months!

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Healthy Cantaloupe and Banana Smoothie

Smoothies are a great way to serve fruits and vegetables to kids (3 different ones in this one!), especially if they balk at the sight of them. They can easily be hidden in a smoothie, and kids will slurp it up and be none the wiser. And you can feel good knowing they are getting plenty of good nutrients for their growing bodies.

This Cantaloupe Banana Smoothie is a healthy and refreshing snack or light meal for your kids! Filled with only 6 ingredients – cantaloupe, mango, frozen cauliflower, frozen bananas, chia seeds and a sweetener (with the last 2 ingredients being optional), this easy smoothie is great served for a snack, part of a lunch or even as an evening dessert.

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Ingredients

  • Cantaloupe: the star of the smoothie provides vitamins A, C, potassium and antioxidants.
  • Mango: use frozen. Can also use pineapple, peaches or nectarines.
  • Banana: helps to make these smoothies wonderfully creamy as well as provides fiber, vitamins and potassium. It’s best to use frozen bananas but you can also use fresh ones.
  • Cauliflower: frozen cauliflower florets or riced cauliflower works best as it doesn’t have as strong of a taste as fresh cauliflower does.
  • Honey: is a great way to sweeten a smoothie naturally (only for kids over 1 year of age). You can also use maple syrup or agave syrup if you prefer.
  • Milk: you can make this smoothie using any milk you prefer – regular or any plant-based milk such as almond, oat or soy.
A clear blender with chunks of frozen fruit Chia seeds and milk in it ready for cantaloupe smoothie.
A clear blender with a creamy light yellow smoothie.
Two kids cup full of cantaloupe smoothie with straws poking out of the top.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth – roughly 1-2 minutes on high.
  2. Pour and serve.

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Smoothie Variations

Here are some fun additions you can add:

  • strawberries
  • raspberries
  • blackberries
  • sub peaches, nectarines or pineapple for the mango
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Cooking with Kids

You can easily have your kids help you make this smoothie.

Toddlers

  • Toddlers can help measure and pour the ingredients into the blender.
  • They can help put the lid on the blender and push start. Note: make sure to talk about not touching the blender blade while making something in the blender, as it can be sharp. 
  • Have them pour their smoothie into their own cup. 

Kids

  • You can pretty much let older kids make this recipe by themselves. 
  • They can pick out and measure all of the ingredients. Note: make sure to talk about not touching the blender blade while making something in the blender, as it can be sharp. 
  • Have them pour the smoothie into their own cup as well as a second cup for you!
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Recipe Tips

  • Serving – smoothies are best served as soon as you have made it. But you can store any leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
  • Frozen Produce – for a thicker smoothie, use frozen bananas, mango and cauliflower. If using fresh, add in 4-6 ice cubes.
  • Blend time – make sure you blend for at least 1-2 minutes or until everything is completely broken down. No kid wants a mouthful of frozen cauliflower, so make sure it’s smooth before pouring.
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Get the recipe: 5 Minute Cantaloupe Smoothie (family favorite0

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Looking for a healthy smoothie idea that kids and adults love? This easy, healthy cantaloupe smoothie is it. It’s made with 6 simple ingredients—including cauliflower rice for added nutrition. Whipped up in a high-powered blender, this fruit and veggie-packed smoothie is ready in just 5 minutes. Great for 9+ months!
Yield: 3 small servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Breakfast
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Ingredients 

  • 1 cup cantaloupe,
  • 1/2 cup frozen mango (see notes)
  • 1 medium banana, preferably frozen
  • 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower or cauliflower rice (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp chia seeds (optional)
  • 2-3 tbsp honey (over 1 year), maple syrup or aguva nectar (optional)
  • 3/4 cup milk of choice, regular, almond, soy, cashew, oat, etc.

Instructions 

  • Ingredients: in a blender add in the cantaloupe, mango, banana, cauliflower, chia seeds, honey and milk.
    A clear blender with chunks of frozen fruit Chia seeds and milk in it ready for cantaloupe smoothie.
  • Blend: Turn the blender on and blend for 1-2 minutes or until completely smooth.
    A clear blender with a creamy light yellow smoothie.
  • Pour: once blended, pour into a small cup with a lid and serve.
    Two kids cup full of cantaloupe smoothie with straws poking out of the top.

Notes

Age: 9+ months, babies under 12 months – omit the honey
Yield: 2 8-oz servings
Note on Milk: you can make this smoothie using any milk you prefer – regular or any plant-based milk such as almond, oat or soy.
Note of Frozen Cauliflower: frozen works the best
Note on Frozen Banana and Mango: for a thicker smoothie, use frozen peaches and bananas. If using fresh, add in 4-6 ice cubes.
Storage: Smoothies are best served as soon as you have made it. But you can store any leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake before serivng.

Equipment

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Measuring Cups
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Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).