Fruit Whip – with a little hidden goodness

A healthy breakfast, after school or weekend snack or dessert for kids and adults alike…this filling, delicious Fruit Whip is just the thing. Just don’t tell them about the secret creamy ingredient – avocado!

The first time my daughter saw me put the avocado in the Thermomix,  she went into protest mode. She had no where to go though when I told her that it was the way I had made it for many years! She had to get over it because she just loves the taste and creamy texture! But for very fussy kids, you may want to distract your kids when the avocado goes in to begin with!

Health benefits

This Fruit Whip is so much more nourishing than a banana smoothie. Avocado is a fibre rich source of potassium, healthy fats and many essential vitamins and minerals. It’s anti-inflammatory and supports heart, brain and eye health. There’s more potassium and plant given goodness from the banana and anti-oxidant rich berries. The natural yoghurt is important for digestive health. For more on the health benefits of yoghurt and my favourite brands, click here. This Fruit Whip is a nutrient-dense, energy-boosting snack that kids (and adults) will love.

Ingredients

You’ll need an avocado, banana, frozen berries, plain yoghurt (or Greek yogurt) , a touch of honey or rice malt syrup for sweetness (if needed), and a dash of vanilla. Super simple and wholesome!

How to make this fruity, avocado smoothie

Toss everything into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. If it’s too thick, just add a splash of milk or coconut milk to reach your desired consistency. Serve it in a cup, and you’re good to go! If you have a Thermomix we have also included instructions.

Serving suggestions and how to store

Serve it as is or freeze it into popsicle moulds or ice blocks for a fun, healthy treat. You can store leftovers in the fridge or freezer, and it’s perfect for lunchboxes as a frozen yogurt cup that softens by morning tea time.

Vary this carrot cake slice to suit

For a dairy-free version, swap out the yogurt for coconut yogurt or cream. Add a handful of spinach or kale for extra greens. Or give it a protein boost it with a scoop of vanilla protein powder. It’s super versatile!

For more delicious, healthy and easy to make wholefood treats, click HERE.

Fruit whip - with a little hidden goodness

Prep 5 minutes minutes

Total 5 minutes minutes

Serves: 2

Fruit Whip is the ultimate quick and easy treat that’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even a healthy dessert. This creamy blend of avocado, banana, and berries comes together in no time, and I promise, no one will ever guess there’s avocado in there!

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Ingredients

• 1 avocado/s (medium-large) flesh
• 1 banana/s
• 100 g frozen raspberries (1 cup) or blueberries or mixed berries
• 7 tbsp natural, Greek or coconut yoghurt
• 1 tbsp rice malt syrup, honey or maple syrup -optional
• 1 tsp vanilla -extract, paste or powder

Method

• Throw all of the ingredients into a high speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy (If using a Thermomix, blend for 30 seconds, speed 6-7).
• Serve it in a cup with a spoon. You can add a little milk, coconut or almond milk if it is too thick or to turn this into a smoothie.
• Trust me, they will NEVER know this has avocado in it!

Store

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Variations

Protein boost

I often add a wholefoods protein powder, especially when my kids have sport. GoodnessMe have a fabulous selection of clean protein powders, you can take a look HERE. Or add a tablespoon of chia seeds or hemp seeds or my Power Booster recipe.

Add some green

A few baby spinach leaves or kale leaves will increase the nutrition (but may make the colour a little unappealing). Your call.

Dairy-free and vegan

Replace the yogurt with coconut yogurt or coconut cream.

Popsicles

Freeze it into popsicle moulds for a super healthy frozen treat.

Frozen yogurt cups

This is great for the the lunch box.  Freeze in little cups and by morning tea time it will be soft enough to eat.  Remember to pack a spoon.

Fill a re-usable food pouch

Also a great food pouch filler (no spoon required).  

Breakfast

I generally serve this with something like cheese and tomato on toast or boiled eggs as my kids enjoy a big breakfast. 

 

 

My kids love this fruit whip. Try it and let me know the verdict by commenting below.

Course: Breakfast Dessert Snack

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