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Blackberry Coconut Sprinkle Smoothie

This smoothie has ingredients that are perfect to support children's health because they nourish the gut microbiome, support the immune system and brain health!
Apr 28, 2019 | Joy McCarthy

Smoothies are a morning go-to for the McJordan family! Especially when it can take anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes to get dressed – we need a quick breakfast. And no, I'm not talking about Walker here (hee hee), I'm talking about Vienna! We aim to let her dress herself most mornings, which she can do no problem (she is 3.5 years old), but there are just some mornings that everything is a chore and that's when a smoothie can really get the day off to a joyous start!

I chose the ingredients for this Blackberry Coconut Sprinkle Smoothie with Vienna in mind because they're gut-lovin' (good for a child's developing microbiome ), immune and brain-boosting and provide little people's bodies with nourishing energy all morning long!

Genuine Health's Fermented Organic Gut Superfoods is what we are adding to our smoothies for Vienna these days because it just launched (read more about it) and it is a joyous way to start a child's day with:

  • 22 fermented organic superfoods from broccoli to pomegranate and other prebiotic foods, too!
  • A rich source of phytonutrients that are lacking in kid's diets today
  • Prebiotic fibre that nourishes gut health and a child's microbiome (it is literally food for the trillions of microbes in your child's gut)
  • Fermented superfoods to ensure the nutrients are easily digested and absorbed with zero tummy troubles!

I consider this superfood powder to be a whole food supplement and a nutritional insurance policy for parents.

You may have noticed I do not give Vienna a multivitamin. That's because I would rather her get her nutrients from whole foods and whole food supplements like Organic Fermented Gut Superfoods for kids. The problem with most multis for kids is they are full of synthetic nutrients – kids don't have a synthetic nutrient deficiency – they need real food!

I added three types of berries to this smoothie because these are Vienna's favourite superfoods and a natural way to add sweetness, too. Berries are rich in vitamin C for a healthy immune system and fibre for a healthy gut. 

I also added coconut kefir (you can add yogurt or kefir), banana, lots of kale, ground flaxseeds (sometimes I'll swap in chia) and oat milk. Flax and chia are a great source of a plant-based omega3 called ALA, which is important for brain health and digestive wellness. Have you tried my Blueberry Flax Muffins or Chocolate Chia Mousse? Both kid-approved!

If your child loves smoothie bowls like Vienna you could add some Chocolate Chia Granola or my Grain-free Nutty Granola from Joyous Detox to this smoothie. Top with fresh fruit and you've got a delicious and nourishing breakfast you can feel good about giving your child!

This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free and low allergen. Most importantly it's extremely nourishing for growing bodies! Because I've added the fermented organic gut superfoods for kids, they'll be sipping on a rainbow of phytonutrients. What I mean by that is there are so many different coloured superfoods, which are the best nutrition bang for your buck you can give to your child. 

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Ingredients
  • 1 cup berries (such as raspberries, blueberries and blackberries)
  • 1/2 cup chopped kale or spinach
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 tsp chia or ground flax
  • 1/2 cup coconut yogurt or kefir
  • 1 scoop Genuine Health's Fermented Gut Superfoods for kids (grape flavour)
  • Optional: 1 tsp Genuine Health Omega3 + D3 for kids Fish oil
  • Non-dairy milk to desired consistency
  • Topping: Coconut flakes and blackberries
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients into a high power blender and blend until fully combined.
  2. Drink right away or refrigerate for the day.

Notes

Makes 2 servings depending on how hungry your little one is!

Because Vienna has been obsessed with everything unicorn these days, just like the Berrylicious Unicorn Poops,  she wanted to call this a Unicorn Smoothie. But we will stick with Blackberry Coconut Sprinkle Smoothie! 

If you didn't know this already, I've launched a line of supplements for kids in partnership with Genuine Health!! You can read all about this amazing trio right here: Genuine Health-y Kids below! Comment below if you have any questions. :)

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Have an awesome week and here's to raising healthy kids!

Joy xo

12 Comments
Gemma Digby   •   April 30, 2019

Another awesome recipe for kids! Can’t wait to try this smoothie. My kids love your books :) it’s the go-to in our house. Question: is it okay to give kids a smoothie with the genuine health collagen in it?

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Joy McCarthy   •   April 30, 2019

Lisa   •   April 30, 2019

Will these superfoods cause a stomachache initially?

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Joy McCarthy   •   April 30, 2019

Amber   •   April 30, 2019

Hey Joy! What do you use for coconut yogurt? Thanks!

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Joy McCarthy   •   April 30, 2019

Gracie   •   May 25, 2019

Hey Joy! I was wondering what your favorite brand of coconut yogurt was (looking for something when I don’t have time to make my own that I can feel good about eating)? I was also wondering if there were any brands of oat milk that you like? Thanks!;)

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Joy McCarthy   •   May 27, 2019

Lisa   •   June 30, 2021

Could you freeze and make popsicles with this recipe?

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Joy McCarthy   •   July 2, 2021

Risa Powell   •   March 26, 2022

This sounds delicious for any age! Do I have to use the fermented Superfoods( anything I can replace it with.? Don’t have little ones around anymore. Love all your recipes… they are so tasty and nutritious. Have been making the Tuscan Smoky bean soup all winter, may switch over to the Brocolli/ cauliflower cold soup with warmer weather. It’s all good, thanks for sharing the recipes😊

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Joy McCarthy   •   March 27, 2022

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