Beet Berry Pomegranate Juice Smoothie

This beet berry pomegranate juice smoothie from the Smoothie-licious book is a fantastic way to get kids to eat beets and enjoy it. You can also freeze this mixture to make popsicles for a healthy treat.

“A smoothie might just be the perfect family food.” When I received an advance copy of Jenna Helwig’s Smoothie-licious book to blurb and read that quote, I thought, Yes! I was delighted to see so many family-friendly recipes that help busy parents whip up nutrient-dense drinks, snacks, and meal replacements for their kids with very few ingredients.

I receive countless requests for kid-friendly smoothies for toddlers and young children, and now I have an incredible resource I can send to those hundreds of frustrated parents that struggle to get fruits and vegetables into their picky eaters.

In this fabulous book, Jenna shares 75 bright and delicious smoothies and whole juices that are simple, accessible, and bursting with flavor. These recipes take less than 5 minutes to make, and are loaded with goodness. Every recipe includes a full nutrition breakdown which makes it easy to choose recipes.

Jenna is the food editor of Parents Magazine, so she knows a thing or two about creating awesome recipes that wow kids! She’s also tested all of the recipes on her own discerning daughter and received rave reviews. I really admire Jenna’s commitment to helping families eat better, not only with her work at the magazine, but also through her work as a culinary instructor, personal chef, and founder of Rosaberry.

Jenna makes food fun for kids, but also tasty for adults. There’s something for everything this book. The smoothies are broken up into categories: Fruit-Filled, Veg-Tastic, Power Up, Special Occasion, Whole-Foods Juices, and Treats.

Some of my favorite recipes include: PB & J, Kiwi-Kale Kooler, Apricot Cherry Jam, Avocado Bliss, Pineapple Basil, Blueberry Pancake, Granola Bar In A Glass, Lychee Love, I Dream Of Tangerine, and Mexican Frozen Hot Chocolate.

Besides the wonderful recipes, Jenna has some fantastic information to help you make your own amazing smoothies. I love the “Anatomy Of A Smoothie” section, and the tips for storing, freezing, and turning smoothies into popsicles. There’s also some great information on incorporating vegetables, nut butters, nuts, seeds, and superfoods.

If you’re looking for super-easy, accessible smoothies the whole family can enjoy, this is a fantastic book.

Get your copy of Smoothie-licious and learn more about Jenna Helwig.