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A warm smoothie can really cheer up chilly winter mornings! For little ones who are struggling with colds this might also be something a little different which can help soothe sore throats. The ginger and natural probiotics in the yoghurt can also help boost immune systems. Just a note on the almonds - the Nutri Bullet is pretty powerful and can easily blend whole nuts but you could always use some almond butter instead. Ingredients: 2 pears 20 almonds Small piece of peeled ginger (about a thumb nail) 1/2 cup of unsweetened yoghurt 1 and 1/2 cups of unsweetened almond milk 1 tb of honey (optional) Directions: 1. Warm the almond milk for two minutes in the microwave. 2. Add the pears (skin included), almonds, youghurt into the blender. Pour the warm milk in over the top and add honey if desired. 3. Blend and enjoy while warm! For another warm smoothie idea check out my Warm Apple, Oat & Cinnamon Smoothie and in my next blog is some extra tips on helping babies with congestion, xxx D...

This maybe my favourite smoothie creation to date - big call I know! A few simple ingredients which are packed full of nutrients and dairy free! It is not a sweet smoothie. I do not think smoothies need to be packed full of fruit; remember fruit does still contain natural sugar. I have used strawberries here as they are high in antioxidants and a low in terms of natural sugar (you can read some of my other tips to make smoothies really healthy here ). The almond milk is one of my preferred recommendations for a dairy-free switch and adding the raw almonds to this smoothie just really boosts the good fat intake up. Kale is one of natures super-foods and I am always looking at add some good green stuff to everything - enough said! If you are looking for more information on the different dairy-free milk alternatives  check out my new blog here . Ingredients: 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk 10 raw almonds 6 strawberries 1 handful of kale Directions: 1) Simply place everything in the Nutri...

A perfect post-activity snack option packed full of good fats and protein...actually this is a good snack for busy mums full-stop! Packed full of important nutrients to help re-fuel after some activity, especially any resistance based work. It will also make for a great breakfast on the go without spiking your blood sugars. A little warning, this is not a sweet smoothie! It is not often that my creations do not get the seal of approval from my little monkeys but this was not one of them! That is ok by the way! Using a quality dark coco powder (I just use Pam's) contains less than 1g per serving (a tablespoon) and 1g/100 but you get all the fun of chocolate! Ingredients: 1 cup of dark blue milk (can use almond milk for d/f) 1/4 cup of greek yoghurt 2-3 tbs of desiccated coconut 2 tbs of coco powder 4-5 tbs of peanuts   Directions: 1) Simply place all in the NutriBullet and pulse! Sprinkle with coconut for extra jazz :) 2) Enjoy and go! For more smoothie recipe ideas just jump over h...

Just because it is a smoothie it doesn't mean it has to be cold! This smoothie is like breakfast in a glass. Perfect for cold mornings...or personally those crack of dawn 5am starts with little monkeys (which really feels like its the middle of the night still as it's so dark!). I promise you this is super easy, we made this (baby on hip, toddler healping) on the weekend ( you-tube video here!) . Ingredients: 1 cup of warmed milk 1 apple (core removed) 1/4 of plain rolled oats 2 tsp of cinnamon (or amount your toddler shakes in) Directions: Warm milk either in microwave (about 40 seconds) or stove top. Tip milk and all ingredients into your blender and pulse. Enjoy! P.S These Nutribullets are AMAZING! They will change your smoothie making life I promise! Especially if you have like zero seconds to make something nutritious in the morning! For just this week only you can get 30% off a Nutribullet using the code DRJULIE - just click here! xxx Dr Julie Bhosale  

Making the most of the end of feijoa season - this smoothie is really refreshing and is a great way to get in some greens, vitamin c as well as probiotics from the yoghurt. I did a demo of this smoothie at my latest workshop and I can promise you it is super easy! You may want to double the amounts depending on the size of your family - there was none left by the end of the workshop - and yes it's been given the seal of approval from the smallest critics!     Ingredients: 1 kiwi fruit 1 banana 6 Feijoas 1/2 cup of unsweetened yoghurt 1/2 cup of milk 1 large handful of chopped kale Directions: Simply put it all into a blender and give a whiz until smooth! You can just use 1 cup of yogurt or 1 cup of milk if you do not have both instead of half and half. Enjoy!! xxx Dr Julie Bhosale  

I have created this smoothie just for little monkeys who are going through toilet training and maybe reluctant to drink water and/or are experiencing being 'backed' up and constipated. It's a problem that is not really wonderful dinner time conversation but it is really common. This is more so in children who do have a lot of processed foods or going through a fussy stage of eating and refusing vegetables. I also see some infants (often around 8-10 months old) in the process of starting solids encounter constipation. This smoothie is packed full of nutritious ingredients to help the gut do its job. In addition, it is made with coconut milk so it's dairy-free which can also help reduce any additional irritation to the sensitive gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), or for those bubs who are intolerant to dairy. Prunes are well known for helping move waste through the gut. In this smoothie I use actual prunes rather than prune juice as they have significantly more fibre (7g/...

We are on a bit of a smoothie buzz right now...as Master-Nearly-3 loves them!! This is a delicious smoothie, using some of my favourite ingredients; avocado and peanut butter! Both of which makes the smoothie really creamy and adds some good fats and protein. A super easy snack, great for before or after some activity and is also a great breakfast option! You can read just why I love avocado so much here ! Ingredients: 1/2 cup of plain, unsweetened yoghurt 1 cup of milk 1 banana 2 tablespoons of crunch peanut butter 2 tablespoons (or scoops) of avocado Directions: 1. Place all ingredients into a blender 2. Whiz altogether...done!! This makes one large smoothie jug, just adjust the ingredients if making for more people! Big cheesy smiles are also required! xxx The New Mum's Nutritionist  

A very simple healthy smoothie perfect for kids which has some great green stuff in it, including broccoli and avocado. The banana and berries provide natural sweetness, plus berries contain great antioxidants for little immune systems. Best of all this has passed the taste test of little man, in fact we made this two days in a row as he loved it so much (and being able to work the blender!). Ingredients: 5-6 florets of broccoli 1/2 avocado 1 banana 1 cup of plain unsweetened yoghurt (check out my yoghurt review here ) 1/2 cup of milk 1 cup of frozen berries (any mix will do)   Directions: 1. Gently steam the broccoli in the microwave with a bit of water, (I find 2 minutes does the job) and drain. 2. Place everything into the blender, pulse and adjust if need be! 3. Hmmmm!! xxx Dr Julie Bhosale  

Packed full of wonderful immune boosting ingredients this smoothie can make for a great breakfast or snack option! It has been given the taste tick from both hubby and the toddlers (and neither could tell there was spinach in it!!)   Ingredients: A handful of large fresh spinach leaves 1 cups of plain unsweetened yoghurt ( read my yoghurt review blog here ) 1/2 cup of milk 1/2 cup - 1 cup of frozen berries (any mix will do) Note - you will see here the amounts are quite flexible - you can just adjust to your liking! You could also add a teaspoon on honey/banana or some avocado as different options. Directions: 1. Depending on your blender chop the spinach into strips first. 2. Place everything into the blender, pulse and adjust if need be! 3. Enjoy!! Note:  Eating berries is an essential part of smoothie making :) For little ones who are always on the go or to take some healthy (without mess and stress) with you out and about, you can easily put this smoothie into a Kai Carrier po...

This is a really simple smoothie which has a great source of protein, fat and of course good green stuff (spinach!). Ingredients: 1/2 Cup of milk (can use coconut milk/almond milk) 1/2 Cup of plain unsweetened yogurt or Greek yogurt 1/2 Banana 1 Tablespoon of L.S.A (ground linseed/sunflower seeds/almonds) – this can be optional 2 Large handfuls of fresh spinach (or frozen about ½ packet) 2 Ice-cubes (optional) Directions: Simply put it all into a blender and give a whiz until smooth! Note: You can just use 1 cup of yogurt or 1 cup of milk if you do not have both instead of half and half.   xxx The New Mum's Nutritionist