May 30, 2012

Beverages

Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie

School is almost out and summer is right around the corner. Fun smoothies is a great way for kids to ‘cook’ in the kitchen. Smoothies are quick and easy! Strawberry Lemonade has only 5 familiar ingredients; strawberries, banana, lemonade, a squeeze of fresh lemon and ice.
Little Chef C combined everything in a blender. Juicing the lemon was the hardest part. She needed help from Little Chef Dad to squeeze it hard enough to produce any juice! She also needed help pouring the lemonade because the pitcher was completely full!

This is how we do recipes in our home….all in small portions. Last summer an Uncle came to visit us and a few other cousins homes. He wondered why we all had the same little colorful cups. We do have an Ikea close by which the other relatives frequent more then we do, but alas we all apparently picked up the same cups! They are the perfect size for smoothies!
This recipe was LOVED by all! Even Little Chef H drank her portion! This recipe will be made all summer long!
To make it even easier you can squeeze the lemon then put the juice in an ice cube tray to freeze. Fill a freezer safe bag with the frozen lemon juice, strawberries and banana. All you need to do is pull out the baggie, add ice and lemonade!

Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie
Five Little Chefs

2 cups lemonade
1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries (about 7 medium sized)
1 large frozen banana
1 cup ice cubes (about 6 rectangle)
squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Linking to: Lady Behind The Curtain

27 Replies to "Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie"

Pamela May 30, 2012 (5:36 am)

Thanks so much for this, I will let the kids make this, they will love it!

Kenya G. Johnson May 30, 2012 (8:21 pm)

Looks delicious and refreshing. I wouldn't have thought to try it with banana. What kind of blender do you have? It looks Ginormous!

Laura Day May 30, 2012 (8:38 pm)

That sounds like it would be so good on one of these 95+ temperature days, plus it's healthy. That's always a benefit.

Stopping by from VoiceBoks!
http://ziggysblogs.blogspot.com

CuteEverything.com May 30, 2012 (9:11 pm)

Fantastic way to get my kids to get some fruit! Thanks for linking on my printabelle/cuteeverything party!

Happy Whimsical Hearts May 30, 2012 (9:20 pm)

That sounds super tasty and refreshing! Love what you guys get up to in the kitchen ~ very inspiring 🙂

Thanks for sharing at Happy Family Times

Dominique Goh May 30, 2012 (9:46 pm)

That looks so delicious.. can't wait to try it with my kids.

Amanda @ Life, Experience Needed May 31, 2012 (10:31 am)

Looks great! Found you from the blog hop!
http://lifeexperienceneeded.blogspot.com

Emily May 31, 2012 (10:56 am)

This looks yummy! I will definitely be pinning this recipe. Thanks for sharing!

Mary May 31, 2012 (7:31 pm)

Looks delicious! Can't wait to try with my kids tomorrow.

Czjai Reyes-Ocampo May 31, 2012 (8:52 pm)

Thanks for sharing! Anything with strawberries, I love! 🙂

SerenaB June 1, 2012 (12:56 pm)

Deliciousness! My kiddos would love this! I would love for you to share on Fabulous Fridays! http://www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com/2012/06/fabulous-friday-party.html
Have a fantastic weekend!

Michelles Tasty Creations June 1, 2012 (5:44 pm)

This sounds delicious and refreshing! Perfect for summer. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. I can’t wait to see what you link up next week. Have a great weekend.

Michelle

Sensible Sensory for Toddlers June 1, 2012 (5:55 pm)

This looks so good! Thank you for sharing 🙂

Miz Helen June 2, 2012 (10:37 am)

Before the day is over I will be having this smoothie, it looks awesome!
Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen

Five Little Chefs June 2, 2012 (3:04 pm)

The banana adds a little creaminess. I have a BlendTec. It is HUGE! We make something in it and because it doesn't go all the way to the top I think we do not have enough yet we always do. It still deceives me!

Five Little Chefs June 2, 2012 (3:05 pm)

You are right! A cold drink is always a good place to add lots of fresh fruit. They like it even when they know what's inside!

Five Little Chefs June 2, 2012 (3:06 pm)

Thanks! They are still enjoying this..so we are still going strong!

Five Little Chefs June 2, 2012 (3:10 pm)

Thanks for visiting. I hope you come back and see what my Little Chefs are up to next.

Five Little Chefs June 2, 2012 (3:11 pm)

I agree! I love my strawberry patch!

Five Little Chefs June 2, 2012 (3:12 pm)

Thanks for the invite! I hope your kids like the drink as much as mine do!

Angie Ouellette-Tower June 2, 2012 (5:53 pm)

I'm your newest follower from Pamela's Heavenly Treats blog hop. These smoothies look so delicious and so cute! If you get a chance – please checkout my blog: godsgrowinggarden.blogspot.com
Thanks
Angie

hannahw June 4, 2012 (11:03 am)

Looks so good and refreshing! My Happy Family Times post is here: http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/05/beach-belly.html

Alyssa June 5, 2012 (1:26 pm)

These look really good and they are perfect for summer. We love to make smoothies in our house, so I will be pinning this to try later. Thanks for sharing at Showcase Your Talent Thursday!

Alyssa June 6, 2012 (8:54 pm)

Thanks for linking up to Showcase Your Talent Thursday, you have been featured! http://whatscookinglove.blogspot.com/2012/06/showcase-your-talent-thursday-10.html

Sarah Carletti June 7, 2012 (4:58 am)

1) I love that your kids are cooking!
2) Those smoothies look fabulous! Our blender died but I'll get a new one just to make those. 🙂

Five Little Chefs June 11, 2012 (11:05 pm)

Thank you so much!!!

Pamela May 30, 2012 (5:36 am)

Thanks so much for this, I will let the kids make this, they will love it!
Kenya G. Johnson May 30, 2012 (8:21 pm)

Looks delicious and refreshing. I wouldn't have thought to try it with banana. What kind of blender do you have? It looks Ginormous!
Laura Day May 30, 2012 (8:38 pm)

That sounds like it would be so good on one of these 95+ temperature days, plus it's healthy. That's always a benefit.

Stopping by from VoiceBoks!
http://ziggysblogs.blogspot.com
CuteEverything.com May 30, 2012 (9:11 pm)

Fantastic way to get my kids to get some fruit! Thanks for linking on my printabelle/cuteeverything party!
Happy Whimsical Hearts May 30, 2012 (9:20 pm)

That sounds super tasty and refreshing! Love what you guys get up to in the kitchen ~ very inspiring 🙂

Thanks for sharing at Happy Family Times
Dominique Goh May 30, 2012 (9:46 pm)

That looks so delicious.. can't wait to try it with my kids.
Amanda @ Life, Experience Needed May 31, 2012 (10:31 am)

Looks great! Found you from the blog hop!
http://lifeexperienceneeded.blogspot.com
Emily May 31, 2012 (10:56 am)

This looks yummy! I will definitely be pinning this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Mary May 31, 2012 (7:31 pm)

Looks delicious! Can't wait to try with my kids tomorrow.
Czjai Reyes-Ocampo May 31, 2012 (8:52 pm)

Thanks for sharing! Anything with strawberries, I love! 🙂
SerenaB June 1, 2012 (12:56 pm)

Deliciousness! My kiddos would love this! I would love for you to share on Fabulous Fridays! http://www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com/2012/06/fabulous-friday-party.html
Have a fantastic weekend!
Michelles Tasty Creations June 1, 2012 (5:44 pm)

This sounds delicious and refreshing! Perfect for summer. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. I can’t wait to see what you link up next week. Have a great weekend.

Michelle
Sensible Sensory for Toddlers June 1, 2012 (5:55 pm)

This looks so good! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Miz Helen June 2, 2012 (10:37 am)

Before the day is over I will be having this smoothie, it looks awesome!
Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Five Little Chefs June 2, 2012 (3:04 pm)

The banana adds a little creaminess. I have a BlendTec. It is HUGE! We make something in it and because it doesn't go all the way to the top I think we do not have enough yet we always do. It still deceives me!
Five Little Chefs June 2, 2012 (3:05 pm)

You are right! A cold drink is always a good place to add lots of fresh fruit. They like it even when they know what's inside!
Five Little Chefs June 2, 2012 (3:06 pm)

Thanks! They are still enjoying this..so we are still going strong!
Five Little Chefs June 2, 2012 (3:10 pm)

Thanks for visiting. I hope you come back and see what my Little Chefs are up to next.
Five Little Chefs June 2, 2012 (3:11 pm)

I agree! I love my strawberry patch!
Five Little Chefs June 2, 2012 (3:12 pm)

Thanks for the invite! I hope your kids like the drink as much as mine do!
Angie Ouellette-Tower June 2, 2012 (5:53 pm)

I'm your newest follower from Pamela's Heavenly Treats blog hop. These smoothies look so delicious and so cute! If you get a chance – please checkout my blog: godsgrowinggarden.blogspot.com
Thanks
Angie
hannahw June 4, 2012 (11:03 am)

Looks so good and refreshing! My Happy Family Times post is here: http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/05/beach-belly.html
Alyssa June 5, 2012 (1:26 pm)

These look really good and they are perfect for summer. We love to make smoothies in our house, so I will be pinning this to try later. Thanks for sharing at Showcase Your Talent Thursday!
Alyssa June 6, 2012 (8:54 pm)

Thanks for linking up to Showcase Your Talent Thursday, you have been featured! http://whatscookinglove.blogspot.com/2012/06/showcase-your-talent-thursday-10.html
Sarah Carletti June 7, 2012 (4:58 am)

1) I love that your kids are cooking!
2) Those smoothies look fabulous! Our blender died but I'll get a new one just to make those. 🙂
Five Little Chefs June 11, 2012 (11:05 pm)

Thank you so much!!!