Refreshing mango smoothie for the little ones (from 1 year)

Svalkande mangosmoothie för de minsta (från 1 år)

A creamy and refreshing smoothie that little ones will love. It is based on Unna Milk Drink Stage 3, mango, banana, cashews and plain yogurt, so it is full of nutrition and energy for the little ones with plenty of energy to burn. The recipe is suitable from 1 year and is just as tasty for parents.

You will need this (approximately 2 small servings)

  • 210 ml (approx. 2 dl) prepared Unna Milk Drink Stage 3 (has been discontinued) or Nutritional Supplement Stage 2, alternatively regular milk from 1 year. Approx. half for a thicker consistency like "ice cream" to eat with a spoon.
  • 1/2 ripe banana
  • 1 dl frozen mango
  • 1 dl plain unsweetened yogurt
  • 1 small handful of plain cashews (approx. 1/2 dl), or 1 tsp smooth cashew or nut butter without added sugar and salt. Can also be replaced with 1/4 avocado or skipped entirely.
  • A pinch of vanilla powder (optional)

How to make it

  1. Mix Unna Milk Drink Stage 3 or Nutritional Supplement Stage 2 according to the instructions on the packaging, i.e., powder and water. (If using regular milk, skip this step.)
  2. Add the milk drink, banana, frozen mango, yogurt, cashews and optionally vanilla powder to a blender.
  3. Blend until completely smooth. Blend for a little longer to ensure the nuts are completely finely distributed.
  4. Thin with a little water or milk if you want a looser consistency.
  5. Serve in a glass or straw cup, alternatively in a bowl with a spoon and serve as "ice cream" with a spoon.

Tip: make smoothie popsicles

Pour the smoothie into popsicle molds and freeze for a few hours, and you will have homemade ice cream. A refreshing snack on a warm day. Enjoy eating together and under supervision.

Things to consider

  • The recipe is suitable from 1 year, as it contains milk drink, yogurt and nuts in quantities recommended from one year of age.
  • Nuts should always be blended completely smooth. Whole and coarsely chopped nuts are a choking hazard for small children.
  • Introduce one new ingredient at a time, for example cashews, and keep an eye out for signs of allergy, especially if there is an allergy in the family.
  • The fruit provides natural sweetness, so you do not need to add sugar. If you want it a little sweeter, you can add approx. 1-2 tsp of Swedish honey. Do not give honey to children under 1 year.
  • If you are unsure about allergies or introduction, talk to your BVC.
From Unna
Unna Nutritional Supplement Stage 2
Nutritional Supplement Stage 2, from 6 months

Organic milk-based nutrition as a complement to food when you are not breastfeeding, and which is easy to use as a base in the smoothie. Read more

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Sources: Swedish Food Agency and 1177 Vårdguiden, food for children around one year.