Kids Specialty Drinks Recipe

Prepare ingredients

Measure out frozen strawberries, frozen mango, peel the banana and break into chunks. Measure yogurt, milk, and honey. Have ice and garnish fruit ready.

Blend base

In a blender combine frozen strawberries, banana, yogurt and 1/2 cup milk. Add 1/2 tablespoon honey. Blend on high until smooth and pour the strawberry layer into a pitcher or tall glass. Rinse blender jar lightly.

Blend mango layer

Add frozen mango, remaining banana (if any), remaining yogurt if desired, and 1/2 cup milk to the blender. Add remaining honey if needed. Blend until smooth. Carefully pour the mango layer over the strawberry layer to create a two-tone effect. If layering is difficult, gently spoon the second layer on top.

Adjust texture and chill

If the smoothie is too thick, add up to 2 tablespoons more milk and stir gently. If serving immediately and chilled texture is desired, add 4 ice cubes to the blender with a small splash of milk and pulse 2–3 times, then stir back into the pitcher.

Garnish and serve

Pour into kid-sized cups. Top with mini fruit pieces and a straw. Serve immediately.

Mix cocoa paste

In a small bowl whisk together cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of the milk, and the pinch of salt until you form a smooth paste (this prevents lumps).

Combine and heat (for warm)

In a small saucepan, combine the remaining milk, mashed banana, honey, and vanilla. Warm gently over medium-low heat until steaming (do not boil), whisking occasionally. Stir in the cocoa paste and whisk until fully combined and slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Blend (for extra smooth texture)

Optional: For a frothier, smoother drink, pour the warm mixture into a blender and blend 10–15 seconds, then return to the cup.

Serve warm or cold

To serve cold, combine the cocoa paste with cold milk, mashed banana, honey and vanilla in a blender with a few ice cubes and blend until smooth. Pour into cups over ice if desired. Top with whipped cream and mini chocolate chips or sprinkles if using.

Prepare glass and fruit

Place 4 ice cubes into a tall glass. Add fresh fruit slices and mint sprig to the glass for infusion and garnish.

Mix juices

In a measuring cup combine 100% fruit juice and lemon or lime juice. Stir in simple syrup or honey if using until dissolved.

Combine with sparkling water

Pour the juice mixture over the ice and fruit. Top slowly with chilled sparkling water or club soda (about 2 cups). Stir gently once to combine, being careful to retain fizz.

Garnish and serve

Add a mint sprig on top and an extra fruit slice on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw.