Raspberry Quinoa Smoothie
Naturally packed full of protein, this Raspberry Quinoa Smoothie makes a really delicious and healthy snack for the whole family!
Hi, it’s Ciara here from My Fussy Eater. It’s a delight to be back here on Super Healthy Kids sharing some ideas and recipes for picky eating families. This month I’m sharing one of my favourite and super nutritious smoothie recipes.
When it comes to making snacks for kids, we know that protein is key to keeping their little bellies full until mealtime. Meats, cheese and many pulses and beans are great sources of protein but these are usually the exact foods that picky eaters turn their noses up at.
In an attempt to get more protein into my daughter’s diet, one day I decided to add some cooked quinoa to my daughter’s smoothie and I was very pleasantly surprised with the results!
Quinoa is a “complete” protein source, meaning that it provides the majority of the essential amino acids our bodies need. This quinoa smoothie can add up to 8 grams of protein to a child’s diet. It is also an excellent source of fibre and iron and is gluten free.
In order to break the cooked quinoa down, this smoothie takes a bit more blending than a regular smoothie. After a couple of minutes the quinoa should be completely blitz leaving you with a delicious and smooth drink.
I usually serve this smoothie as a snack but it would be a great addition to breakfast too. It would also be a really healthy post-workout snack for sporty teenagers. It’s certainly a lot more nutritious than artificial protein shakes.
Raspberry Quinoa Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 2 cup milk
- 2 cup Greek yogurt, vanilla
- 4 cup raspberries
- 2 cube ice
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions; let cool.
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blitz until smooth (add more ice if needed). Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Nutrition
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This looks great! I can’t wait to try it out on my selective eater! If I have already-cooked quinoa, how much would that be – about a cup? Thanks!
You’re probably not looking for the answer over a year later but someone else might, so… one cup uncooked quinoa makes about 3 cups cooked.
Ok but next time add honey or vanilla. Tasted like quinoa and yogurt
Just made some glasses for my beloveds last week! really yummy!!
1 cup uncooked, do you use all of that in the smoothie?
You can use as much as you want, you don’t have to use the whole thing.
It wasn’t good (to me) until I changed it a bit. I replaced the Greek yogurt to vanilla flavor, and added 1/2 tsp honey. I also froze raspberries and added 1/2c water to replace ice. The recipe itself is good as a base, but alone it taste like yogurt and quinoa.
When adding ice, I advise you to add ice in portions, because you can break the teeth of the mixer
Made this with my cooking club, it was really good! We decided to add one tablespoon of honey, and a cap full of vanilla. It made it a lot more interesting!
Thanks for sharing, Madeline!
my kids are just in love with this amazed smoothie. my kids and their friends really enjoyed whenever they visited our house. thank you for this one.
nice recipe. thanks for sharing recipe.
my kids are just in love with this amazed smoothie. my kids and their friends really enjoyed whenever they visited our house. thank you for this one.
Looks great! The recipe is quite simple and easy to prepare, added to the menu for this weekend. hope to enjoy the Raspberry Quinoa Smoothie with my family. Thanks and good day!
Thanks for sharing!!
This is an amazing guide to Raspberry Quinoa Smoothie, This post helps me to make this recipe a lot. Thanks
On Christmas day you must share the Christmas wishes and eat delicious food.
Taught my g-daughter this recipe to teach her how to read a recipe and cook it. Came out delicious.
We love that! So glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Just 30 minutes for a healthy breakfast, not bad at all. Thank you for a quick recipe.
This recipe is definitely for keto eaters.
I love this smoothie recipe. This is really so amazing and tasty recipe of smoothie. Easy to make it at home, thank you for sharing this recipe.
I was given a lot of quinoa, tried mixing following so many recipes to finish lol.
Your recipe will go straight to my note book too, thanks alot for a delicious smoothie!
I love this smoothie recipe. SO easy to make it at home. Looking so delicious and tasty. I will surely try this at home and share my experience with you. Thank you for sharing it.
Now it is holiday and I have a lot of time to make my own breakfast. Quinoa smoothie is always a good choice! Merry Christmas everyone!
Just made some glasses for my beloveds last week! really yummy!!
Love this recipe, it is easy and so tasty!!! I just finished it last night and the result was unexpected, my wife and daughter both liked it, which made me happy. Thanks for your recipe
Taught my g-daughter this recipe to teach her how to read a recipe and cook it. Came out delicious.
Thank you, Natalie
Thank u!
I will definitely be trying this…I need to put on some weight… I haven’t been eating as I should be due to time contraints… With this being quick and easy and a Complete meal…I think it’s a win win …
Hy, thank you for sharing this amazing recipe. I tried it with my mom and it looked delicious.
Just made some glasses for my beloveds last week! really yummy!!
The recipe is quite simple and easy to prepare, added to the menu for this weekend. hope to enjoy the Raspberry Quinoa Smoothie with my family.
this smoothie recipe is perfect for kids. i am grateful that i found it for my son, he will love it for it has raspberry in it xD
Thanks for the recipe this looks great! I can’t wait to try it out on my selective eater!
This looks great! I can’t wait to try it out on my selective eater!
Hello,
I’m Jackson, I’m a chef who loves food, I’m always interested in new foods. Raspberry Quinoa Smoothie is great! I just finished them tonight, taste is great and i had a great dinner with my little family. Thanks for your sharing.
Sincerely grateful!
Great recipe, my kids love them.
This looks great! I can’t wait to try it out on my selective eater! If I have already-cooked quinoa, how much would that be – about a cup? Thanks!