Summer can be a double-edge sword for parents and caregivers. Sure, there's less of a grind, but less structure can mean less routine, and we all know where that leads: funky bed times, too much screen time, and always-snack-time.
We've compiled some of our favorite kid-approved summer recipes you can whip up for an easy breakfast or snack with little effort and ingredients. These mom-created, kid-approved recipes are proof that a summer treat doesn't have to be full of sugar and chemicals!
Ready for a reason to say yes to ice cream for breakfast this summer? Then read along, Everipers:
Superfood Nice Cream
Recipe Created by Planted Families
Ingredients
- 1 Everipe Smoothie Kit (we recommend Strawberry Bananza, Cocoa Mojo, or Unbelievaberry)
- 2 frozen bananas, halved (you can also use 1c ice, but frozen bananas give the best consistency)
- 1/4 cup milk of your choice
- Ice cream cones, toppings & sprinkles (optional)
Tools
- Food processor or blender
- Spatula for scraping
- Measuring cup
- Freezer-safe storage container w/ lid
Directions
- Have your kitchen helper assist you in adding the smoothie kit, frozen banana halves, and milk to food processor.
- Pulse or blend until desired consistency is formed, stopping to scrape down the sides occasionally. Stopping for an occasional taste test is A-ok, too!
- Consistency too thick? Add a splash of milk at a time. This is a great time to ask your child his/her opinion on the thickness, and if it is too thick, to come up with an idea on how to fix it. A science lesson made delicious!
- Spoon and serve immediately or store in a freezer-safe container.
- Tips for serving: if your child is old enough, allow them to help scoop the ice cream into the cone. No cones? No problem! Scoop directly into a bowl.
- Add an assortment of your favorite ice cream toppings in small bowls and allow the littles to customize their "nice" cream creations!
Vegan Superfood Fudgesicles
Recipe created by White Blank Space
Ingredients
- 1 Cocoa Mojo Smoothie Kit
- 1 can of full fat coconut milk
Tools
- Blender
- Measuring cup
- Spatula for scraping
- Popsicle mold
Instructions
- Have your tiny helper add an Everipe Smoothie Kit and can of coconut milk to blender.
- Blend for 60 seconds. Plug ears if necessary.
- Adult job: pour into popsicle mold.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. A great lesson in patience--and science!
Superfood Chia Pudding
Recipe created by White Blank Space
Ingredients
- 1 Everipe Smoothie Kit (hot tip: any flavor would work!)
- 1 cup of preferred milk
- 1/4C chia seeds
- Toppings (optional)
Tools
- Blender
- Spatula for scraping
- measuring cup
- Airtight container
Instructions
- Blend 1 cup of milk with 1 Everipe Smoothie Kit
- Put 1/4C of chia seeds and blended smoothie into an airtight container.
- Give it a good shake and let it set up overnight.
- Enjoy as-is or add toppings like fruits, coconut flakes, seeds, or nut butter.
Superfood Cereal
Recipe created by White Blank Space
Ingredients
- Everipe Smoothie Kit (Suggested: Strawberry Bananza)
- Preferred cereal
- Preferred milk
- Toppings (heart-shaped strawberries optional!)
Instructions
- Pour milk and cereal as you normally would
- Add a sprinkle of the freeze dried fruits and superfoods from an Everipe Smoothie Kit.
- Watch the milk turn color (the all natural way!) and enjoy!