Berry avocado smoothie (Toddlers and beyond)
This berry avocado smoothie is a creamy drink blending ripe avocado with raspberries, mulberries, strawberries, milk and a touch of honey. Ideal as a toddler snack or quick breakfast, the Thermomix turns the fruit into a velvety purée in seconds, with no lumps that little ones might refuse. One appliance, minimal washing up, maximum fruit intake.
About this recipe
Berry avocado smoothie Thermomix TM7 is the kind of quick breakfast recipe that parents of toddlers genuinely appreciate: five wholesome ingredients, one mixing bowl, and a silky pink result in well under five minutes. Ripe avocado gives the smoothie its creamy, spoon-coating body, while raspberries, mulberries and strawberries layer in sweetness and a gentle tang that appeals to small palates. A spoonful of honey rounds everything off, and the milk loosens the blend into a drinkable consistency. Searching for healthy toddler snack ideas with an all-in-one kitchen machine usually leads to complicated lists, but here the TM7 does the work: the blades reduce soft fruit and avocado to a completely lump-free purée, something hand blenders often struggle with. Serve it at breakfast, as an afternoon refuelling stop after nursery, or pour it into lidded cups for picnics. Older children can choose their own berry mix, making this a family recipe that grows with your child.
Preparation tips
- Use a properly ripe avocado: it should yield gently when pressed at the stem end. A firm avocado will not blend into a silky smoothie and may leave small fibrous bits that toddlers instinctively reject.
- Freeze half of the raspberries and strawberries beforehand for a colder, thicker result. Let them soften for a few minutes on the counter so the blades of the mixing bowl can process them evenly without straining the motor.
- For a smoother drinking texture for very young children, pass the blended mixture through a fine sieve to catch the raspberry and mulberry seeds. Taste before serving; ripe summer strawberries often need less honey than winter ones.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the avocado before blending if you prepare ingredients in advance; it keeps the mixture bright green under the pink berry layer and prevents browning at the surface.
Recipe variations
- Dairy-free version: replace the cow's milk with oat or almond milk for a lactose-free berry avocado smoothie. Keep the honey for sweetness, or swap it with maple syrup, which blends just as easily with the avocado and mixed berries in the TM7.
- Seasonal festive version: in winter, use frozen forest fruits and add a pinch of cinnamon for a warm-feeling twist. In summer, fold in a few extra fresh mulberries and serve the smoothie in party cups with a strawberry on the rim for birthdays.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Creamy blending - The Thermomix mixes avocado and berries into a completely lump-free smoothie toddlers love. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Built-in scale - Weigh honey and milk directly into the mixing bowl of the TM7 without extra cups. [Weighing]. [Multi-Function]
- Seed-free purée - Powerful blades of the Thermomix pulverise raspberry seeds for a texture babies accept. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Speed advantage - The TM7 blends strawberries and mulberries in seconds, faster than any hand blender. [Time saving]. [Time Savings]
- Safe blending - The closed mixing bowl of the Thermomix keeps little fingers away from the blades. [Safety features]. [Safety]
Ingredients
- milk
- avocado
- raspberries
- mulberries
- strawberries
- honey