Strawberry Banana Smoothie Pops

🛒Ingredients

Makes 6–8 toddler pops. Tap to check off as you go.

• 1 1/2 cups (220 g) strawberries, hulled (fresh or frozen)
• 1 large ripe banana
• 1/2 cup (120 g) plain whole-milk yogurt
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
• 1 small handful baby spinach (optional)

Contains: milk.

🍳Instructions

1. 

   1Gather the fruit

   Hull the strawberries and peel the banana.

2. 

   2Load the blender

   Add strawberries, banana, yogurt, milk and spinach to the blender.

3. 

   3Blend smooth

   Blend until completely smooth with no spinach flecks.

4. 

   4Fill the molds

   Pour into toddler-size popsicle molds, leaving a little room at the top.

5. 

   5Freeze

   Insert sticks and freeze at least 4 hours or overnight.

6. 

   6Unmold and enjoy

   Run the molds under warm water for 10 seconds to release. Serve with a bib!

👶How to serve by age

🔄Allergy & diet swaps

🌾 Gluten-free: Gluten-free as written. Use plain yogurt with no add-ins and check its label.

Dairy-free

Use a plain unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt and unsweetened soy or pea milk.

Banana-free

Use 1/2 cup diced ripe mango instead of banana for natural sweetness.

Extra veggies

Blend in 2 tbsp grated zucchini or steamed carrot along with the spinach.

💡Tips

• Use molds with drip guards to cut down on mess.
• Freeze leftover smoothie in an ice cube tray for future smoothies.
• Add a spoonful of ground flaxseed for fiber and omega-3s.

🧊Storage & safety

Storage: Freezer: up to 2 months.

Suggested age: 12 months+. Every child is different — serve textures and sizes that match your toddler's chewing skills.

❓Questions parents ask