Recipes for children's milkshakes
You can talk endlessly about the benefits of milk for a growing child's body. But sometimes little mischievous people refuse to drink this drink. An excellent solution would be children's milkshakes. In most cases, they include fresh berries, fruits, grated chocolate and honey. These drinks are easy to prepare at home using a blender or mixer.
At what age can you give?
Children's milkshakes are rich in vital vitamins and minerals. Regular consumption of such drinks favorably affects the growing body of the child. A milk cocktail prevents the development of rickets, strengthens the skeletal system and increases muscle mass. Fresh fruits and berries are rich in vitamins C and B, carbohydrates and proteins.
A drink with two ingredients can be given to children from 2 years of age. Such drinks consist of milk and fruits that are considered hypoallergenic (green apples, pears, bananas). For the first time, the child is given only a teaspoon of the drink to try and the reaction is observed.
The treat, which includes ice cream, red berries, fruits, chocolate and honey, is recommended for children over 3 years of age. For the first time, a mixed cocktail is given to taste the child in a small amount. If the child does not have an allergic reaction after 3 hours, then he can drink a whole serving (150-200 ml).
However, excessive consumption of milkshakes can harm the child's body and lead to obesity.Experts advise giving treats to fidgets no more than 1-2 times a week.
Cooking features
Today, any modern mom is able to mix a cocktail on her own. Cooks highlight some of the nuances of creating a dairy treat for children.
- Pasteurized milk (at least 3.5% fat) is suitable for a cocktail. If the child is allergic to this drink, then you can replace it with soy or low-lactose.
- Do not add crushed nuts to the drink. The child may choke.
- Before serving, the milkshake must be slightly warmed up.
- For treats, ice cream without additives is suitable. For example, a classic ice cream.
- It is not recommended to add a large amount of citrus fruits to a milkshake for children.
Popular Recipes
The options for preparing treats for children are quite diverse. Banana milkshake (from 1.5-2 years old) is considered a classic children's drink. Making it at home is easy. To prepare it, we take:
- ripe bananas (2 pieces);
- granulated sugar (1.2 tablespoons);
- fresh milk (300-500 ml).
Bananas are peeled and chopped with a blender. Add sugar and milk. Bring the mass to a boil and simmer over low heat for another 2 minutes. Let cool and pour into small glasses. Decorate with a mint leaf.
For three-year-old children, such a cocktail can be diversified by adding ice cream. The composition of the drink is as follows:
- pasteurized milk (100 ml);
- ripe banana (1 piece);
- creamy ice cream.
Finely chop the fruit and mix with milk. Add slightly melted ice cream to the mixture and beat with a blender. As soon as the mass becomes homogeneous, put the cocktail in glasses.
Another favorite drink for children is considered "Strawberry Cat" It is advisable to give this amazing cocktail to children from 4-5 years old, as it contains cocoa powder. So, we will need:
- fresh strawberries (250 grams);
- milk (200 ml);
- ice cream;
- sugar and cocoa powder (1-2 tablespoons).
Mix milk and ice cream in a glass using a blender. Add berries and sugar to the mass. Beat thoroughly and sprinkle with cocoa powder. We decorate the cocktail with a bright tube.
No less popular delicacy are drinks with the addition of honey. To prepare such a cocktail, we take:
- honey (2-3 tablespoons);
- milk (300 ml);
- avocado (1 piece).
Thoroughly wash and peel the avocado. Grind it with a blender. Add milk, honey. Whisk well again. Pour into glasses and garnish with mint leaves.
In addition to milk to create healthy and tasty children's drinks you can use dairy products. For example, any child will love a kefir-based cocktail. Its recipe is simple: mix chilled kefir (300 ml) and 2 tablespoons of cherry jam. Beat the mass with a blender and sprinkle with grated chocolate. Garnish the drink with slices of fresh strawberries.
Recommendations
Please note that a freshly prepared cocktail should be given to children immediately. and do not store it in the refrigerator. In extreme cases, it can be 2-3 hours. At room temperature, the milk treat will last for about an hour. Freezing drinks is not recommended.
For the preparation of delicacies, you must use only fresh fruits and berries. Dairy products can be replaced with cream.
How to make a milkshake, see the following video.