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The ingredients provideFluid · Mild flavour
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Family kitchen · Drinks
Blueberry, oat & kefir smoothie
A small purple glass of blueberries, oats and gently tangy kefir. The berries are boiled and cooled first, so allow a little preparation time.
- Hands-on time
- 10 min
- Total time
- 30 min
- Base recipe
- 4 small glasses
Protein · Calcium · Fibre
Why it works for children & what’s in itTimes are estimates for the base recipe. Larger quantities may take longer.
Step by step
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An easier way today.
Cook berries the evening before and chill promptly. With already cold compote, blending takes about 5 minutes.
What you can prepare ahead
Bring berries fully to the boil, then cool promptly. Do not put raw frozen fruit straight into the blender.
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When there is room for it today
Helping is welcome. Watching is too.
Your child can measure oats. Adults cook berries and operate the blender.
For your family table
Adapt for younger eaters.
About four small 150 ml glasses. From age 3, offer a smaller amount first. A small addition to a meal, not a thirst quencher or a complete meal replacement. Water remains the everyday drink.
The nutrients in these ingredients.
- Protein
- Here from: kefir
A building block children need for growth and for making body tissues.
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- Here from: kefir
Important for building bones and teeth, especially during growth.
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- Here from: blueberries and oats
Parts of plant foods that help keep digestion working normally.
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Kefir provides protein and calcium; berries and oats provide fibre. This does not imply a special effect on digestion or immunity. Whole fruit remains a good alternative.
These notes refer to the ingredients in the base recipe. The amount on the plate depends on preparation, portion size and swaps. Variety across the week makes the difference.
Make it work for you.
Use plain yoghurt made from pasteurised milk instead of kefir; add a little more water if needed.
Taking it slowly today?
A small tasting glass is enough. Alternatively, offer kefir and the cooled berry compote separately.
Keeping it safely
Prepare fresh. Cover untouched leftovers, refrigerate immediately at 5°C or below and use the same day. Discard leftovers from used glasses.
For younger eaters
About four small 150 ml glasses. From age 3, offer a smaller amount first. A small addition to a meal, not a thirst quencher or a complete meal replacement. Water remains the everyday drink.
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Our approach & sources
These recipes are ideas for family life with children aged 3 and up. Quantities are a guide, not a target to finish. Age, appetite and individual needs vary. Variety across the week matters; no single recipe covers every nutritional need.
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