Tropical Mango Smoothies for Your Little Ones

Smoothies are a tasty—and easy!—way to make sure your little ones are getting lots of great nutrients. They’re particularly useful for babies who are starting to eat solids but who don’t love textured foods or who don’t love food in its whole form.


And especially in the warmer months, when we (and our littles ones!) don’t always want a hot meal, smoothies are a refreshing break from that, without sacrificing any nutrition. They’re great for meals or snacks.


Each of Amara’s baby food blends makes a perfect base or addition to a smoothie. They’re packed with vitamins, minerals, and nutrients; have no additives; and are 100% organic.

Take our Tropical Mango blend. It’s made of organic mangoes and bananas. That’s it. Mangoes are rich in Vitamins A, C, and K; potassium; beta-carotene (that’s what gives it its orange color); folate; choline; and magnesium—not to mention healthy carbohydrates and fiber. And bananas are a great source of fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and several antioxidants. So you can feel assured when you give your child our Tropical Mango blend, you’re packing in a lot of great stuff in a single serving!

Here are 3 ideas for smoothies using our Tropical Mango blend:

Idea 1: Tropical Fruit Galore

• Prepare the Tropical Mango Baby Food. Add 4-5 tablespoons breast milk, formula, or water, and stir. Add to the blender.
• Add into the blender ½ cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy) or a ½ cup of yogurt (we recommend Greek yogurt).
• Peel one kiwi, chop it up, and add to the blender.
• Peel ½ an orange, cut into sections, and add to the blender.
• Blend together and serve.

Top with Amara’s Mango Carrot yogurt melts!

Idea 2: Green Kick

• Prepare the Tropical Mango Baby Food. Add 4-5 tablespoons breast milk, formula, or water, and stir. Add to the blender.
• Add into the blender ½ cup of milk or a ½ cup of yogurt (we recommend Greek yogurt).
• Add ½ cup of packed baby spinach (fresh or frozen).
• Add ½ cup of berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.).
• Blend and serve.

Top with Amara’s Mixed Red Berries yogurt melts!

Idea 3: Avocado Dream

• Prepare the Tropical Mango Baby Food. Add 4-5 tablespoons breast milk, formula, or water, and stir. Add to the blender.
• Add into the blender ½ cup of milk or a ½ cup of yogurt (we recommend Greek yogurt).
• Add ½ cup of packed baby spinach (fresh or frozen).
• Add ½ cup of chopped-up pineapple (fresh or frozen).
• Add ½ of an avocado, cubed.
• Blend and serve.

Top with Amara’s Mighty Sweet Greens yogurt melts!

Tips: Consider adding a little nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew) for protein. Add ~1 tbsp.

For any of these, if you find the result too wet or too thick, just add a little more fruit or more milk/yogurt/water, respectively, and blend away.

Also, you can always double or triple a recipe.

Any leftover smoothie should be kept in your refrigerator in an airtight sealed container.

Any tips for us? How do you make smoothies for your family?