How to make a fresh homemade mandarin orange smoothie recipe at home with just 3 ingredients. Healthy after school or summer treat you just blend together.
We love Cuties…you know those “cute” mandarins that taste so sweet??!! My kids take them to lunch on a regular basis (you can write a cute note on the outside of the skin too for fun). They’re a great after School snack too! We came up with a quick and easy mandarin orange smoothie recipe we enjoy regularly and hope you like it too.
I’m all about EASY and healthy paired together and this mandarin smoothie fits the bill perfectly. You just need a few ingredients and you can tailor it to fit your taste. Start with;
- 1/2 a cup of ice
- 1 cup yogurt
- Add as much milk as you want to thin it out.
We like to add a dash of vanilla to make it like a creamsicle flavor but it’s not necessary. To make it frothy just add half a banana!! Easy right??!!
Wait…..we forgot the main ingredient, the Cuties!! Now get your kids ready to help you on this part. Involving your kids in the “cooking” process makes them more likely to try new things. Not that anyone would have to be convinced to try this because it smells and looks delicious. I like to involve my kids in the kitchen whenever I can.
Have them peel 1 mandarin and add it into the blender. Blend until smooth and you’re done. Especially during the holidays when there are loads of sticky sweets around. This easy Cuties mandarin smoothie recipe is a great naturally sweet treat for everyone in your household to enjoy.
It’s packed with Vitamin C too. This recipe makes a mason jar full so if you are making one for a few people just double this recipe. It’s so tasty it makes you just wanna’ dance and sing…..hit it!!
I can’t wait to try this smoothie recipe with my 7 yr old!peeling the cutie is good exercise for little hands, too!
My son has poor handwriting and an OT friend told me that anything he can do ina real life setting- cutting, peeling, making lists, is like strength therapy for him:)