Signed up for Pedal’s Kids Cycling Lessons, and all ready to go… until your kid’s tummy starts growling despite a heavy breakfast or a full lunch! 

Wolfing down another meal is not the optimum solution. Your kid just needs a quick, filling and on-the-go snack, so we have some simple, easy-to-concoct smoothies before heading for cycling lessons. They are protein packed to help sustain energy and fullness. All you need is a blender!

Fruit Smoothie

Half a banana
3-4 strawberries, sliced
1 small avocado
½ cup Greek yogurt (full fat)
Whole milk

Add all ingredients into the blender. Add the milk last and fill to cover the fruit. Blend until smooth.

Frozen Mango & Orange Smoothie

1 cup bananas, sliced, frozen or fresh
1 cup mangoes, diced, frozen or fresh
1 cup coconut milk or almond milk
1 orange, peeled and cut into sections

Blend all ingredients together until smooth. You can use almond milk in place of coconut milk as real milk tends to curdle with the orange. Add 1 part coconut milk to one part water for a milder coconut taste. If you are using fresh fruit, add a big handful of ice when blended. This makes it nice and cold and gives it that slushy kind of consistency.

Supergreen Smoothie

¼ cucumber, peeled and chunked
¼ avocado, peeled and chunked
A handful young spinach leaves
1 lime, juiced
1 large kiwi fruit, juiced

Add the cucumber, avocado, spinach, and fruit juices into a blender and whizz until smooth. If you like, dilute with a splash of water.

These smoothies help hold over during a Pedal’s Kids Cycling Lesson and before a later dinner on those busy nights. #pre-ride #post-ride #fuelling