4 Summer Blender Recipes Kids Will Love

We have found that involving kids in the creation process makes them even more excited to eat the end result! Try these simple, kid-approved recipes in your Blendtec. We're sure the little ones will enjoy making AND eating the delicious treats!

MANGO ICE POPS

What kid doesn't like popsicles? Have your little ones help make these - they'll be even more excited about eating them (and they'll be a healthier alternative to those you'd buy at the store!)

SIMPLE BANANA GREEN SMOOTHIE

This is a great starter recipe for green smoothies; tell the kids it's called Green Martian Slime!

½ cup water
2 bananas, halved
2 cups spinach
½ cup ice cubes

1. Add ingredients to FourSide or WildSide+ jar in order listed and secure lid.
2. Select "Smoothie" cycle and serve.

ORANGE GRAPE SLUSHIE

A refreshing summer-time slushie to beat the heat and get your daily vitamin C. Have the kids help pick and count or measure the grapes in groups of ten, approximately 60-70 grapes.

2 cups red grapes
6 oz orange juice concentrate, thawed
3 cups ice cubes

1. Add ingredients to FourSide or WildSide+ jar in order listed and secure lid.
2. Select "Ice Crush" cycle (or blend on a Medium to Medium-Low speed for 30-40 seconds) and serve.

FUDGESICLE FROSTY

This creamy chocolatey treat is a lot better for you than those served at popular fast food restaurants.

1. Add coconut milk, agave nectar, cocoa powder, Medjool dates, and avocado to WildSide+ jar.
2. Secure lid and select "Sauces" (or blend on a Medium to Medium-Low speed for 30 seconds).
3. Add ice cubes to jar, secure lid, and select "Ice Cream" (or blend on a Low speed for 15 seconds, then blend on a Medium to Medium-High speed for 30 seconds).