If you’ve got a child who's fussy with food (or just flat-out refuses anything green), smoothies are one of the best ways to sneak in nutrients without the battle. This Blueberry Cacao Smoothie has quickly become a favourite in our household — it’s creamy, chocolatey, and packed with immune-loving ingredients and antioxidants that support your little one’s wellbeing from the inside out.
Every ingredient in this blend has been carefully chosen to nourish little bodies — particularly when they’re navigating daycare germs, fussy appetites, or an on/off snotty nose.
Here's why it's a go-to in our kitchen:
Blueberries & Raspberries (opt for organic where possible - a tip is to buy them frozen so they're cheaper!) are rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins, which help reduce inflammation and support the body's natural defences. They’re also full of vitamin C and fibre.
Ripe Banana Adds natural sweetness, plus prebiotic fibre to fuel beneficial gut bacteria.
Almond Butter & Flaxmeal are a great source of healthy fats, vitamin E, and plant-based protein — all of which play a role in immune regulation and hormone balance.
Unsweetened Almond Milk is a gentle base that’s low in sugar and dairy-free, ideal for sensitive tummies.
Immune Protein Cacao Cavalry (you can also use Strawberry Forte!) is a wholefood-based protein blend, made with:
- Pasture-raised collagen for 9g of bioavailable protein
- B Vitamins from quinoa sprouts to support energy and immune cell production
- Vitamin C from camu camu (205% of your child’s RDI!)
- Vitamin D from shiitake mushrooms for strong bones and to support the immune system
- Zinc (40% of your child's RDI)
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Vitamin D (from Shiitake Mushroom)
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Prebiotics + probiotics for gut health — where 70% of the immune system lives!
It’s also delicious, smooth, and free from any fillers, gums, or artificial flavours.
Check out the recipe below and let us know if your child approves!!
Ingredients
1 cup organic frozen blueberries
1/2 cup organic frozen raspberries
1 tbsp almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
1 tbsp flaxmeal or chia seeds
1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp Unrefined Nutrients Cacao Cavalry
1 very ripe banana
Method
Blend all ingredients until combined and serve in your child's favourite cup! We LOVE the Subo or these cute cups off Amazon (note** they are glass so you need to supervise your child using them).
