5 Best Drinks for Kids Who Skip Meals

By Nisha Baheti|3 - 4 mins read| January 03, 2025

If your kids are also those picky eaters who cannot stand the sight of any healthy food, it's time to outsmart them.

How?

With some drinks so delicious they won’t even realize they are loaded with nutrients. In fact, with some delicious meals, drinks, and maybe some table games, you can actually turn mealtime into fun for your little fussy eaters.

And here we are not talking about those regular smoothies and milkshakes. 

Read below this article to explore some of the best nutritious drinks for kids who skip meals.

Golden Glow Latte

This warm and cozy latte sneaks in the goodness of turmeric and is great for kids who are more prone to colds. It's an immunity booster disguised as a delightful drink.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond or regular milk
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • A pinch of black pepper

Procedure

  • In a saucepan, heat some milk until warm. Make sure it isn't boiling.
  • Now whisk in turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper.
  • Sweeten with one tablespoon honey and serve warm.

Coconut Blueberry Blend

This coconut blueberry blend combines the antioxidant power of blueberries along with hydrating coconut water. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut water
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds 

Procedure

  • In a blender, add blueberries, coconut water, and Greek yogurt and blend until it forms a smooth mixture.
  • Add chia seeds and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
  • Garnish with fresh blueberry chunks and serve chilled.

Green Mango Drink

This green mango drink brings in the tangy flavor of green mango together with the nutritiousness of spinach. It's a great way to sneak in some greens for your little picky eaters.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup diced green mango
  • 1 cup spinach leaves
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • A pinch of salt

Procedure

  • In a blender, blend green mango, spinach, and coconut milk to form a smooth mixture.
  • Now add honey and a pinch of salt for a better flavor and blend again.
  • Garnish with grated green mango and serve chilled.

Tropical Mango Yogurt Delight

Let your child explore the tropical paradise with this creamy mango drink. Loaded with probiotics and vitamins, it’s as healthy as it is tasty.

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe mango
  • 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • A dash of honey 

Procedure

  • Peel the mangoes and chop them roughly.
  • Now blend it together with yogurt and orange juice until you notice the smooth texture.
  • Add honey and serve chilled.

Strawberry Almond Milkshake

Infused with the richness of almond milk, this pink delight serves the freshness of strawberries that’s not just delicious but an Instagram-worthy click too!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Procedure

  • In a blender, blend together strawberries and almond milk until smooth.
  • Now add chia seeds and honey and give another quick blend.
  • Pour it into glasses, sprinkle some chia seeds, and serve chilled.

Takeaway

Dealing with meal-skipping kids is not uncommon for parents. Yes, it's overwhelming; however, you can now make your kids sip their way to health and happiness. In this recipe blog, you can find some of the best drink recipes that will make your little one asking for more.

Also read our interesting article on some of the best family recipes for picky eaters.


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