It's no surprise that kids like sweet things.  The honey in this recipe adds a touch of sweetness making it a kids favorite.

And we also know that kids can be picky so it's no surprise that some don't like cranberry juice. If your child doesn't like the taste of cranberry juice you can experiment with different flavored juices. 

1 Bartlet pear, cored, peeled and cut into small chunks
1/2 cup seedless grapes
1 banana cut into small chunks
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup cranberry juice
6 ice cubes

Place the banana, pear, grapes and honey into Vita-Mix blender. Puree until very smooth.

Once the above ingredients have been pureed, add the cranberry juice and pulse 2 or 3 times until mixed together.

Now add the ice and blend to desired consistancy.

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This is another great smoothie recipe for the kids. Anytime chocolate is involved kids come running. But the great thing about this recipe is that there isn't much chocolate in it and there are lots of good things in it. 

1 frozen banana, peeled
6 oz. frozen light fat-free vanilla yogurt (if you prefer you can use cherry flavored yogurt)
2 tablespoons Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
4 oz. non-fat milk

Place all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender. Blend until smooth.

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I haven't tried this recipe with frozen berries but now that it's winter it's a bit harder to find fresh blueberries and blackberries.

This is a great recipe to make for the kids. Just let them know there is some sorbet in there and they'll be all for it. 

2 oz. blueberries
2 oz. blackberries
1 banana
4 oz. apple juice
3 oz. raspberry sorbet

Place all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender. Blend until your desired consistency is reached.

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20 oz granny smith apples, peeled & diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
6 oz. apple juice
10 oz. nonfat frozen vanilla yogurt
2 oz. caramel sauce
10 oz. ice cubes

Toss together the apple and lemon and place in freezer until partially frozen.

Pour apple juice into a Via-Mix blender, add the yogurt, caramel, ice cubes and frozen apples. Blend together.

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This is a great substitute for applesauce. You can control the consistency of it by adding more or less of the chopped apple. 

1 frozen banana
1/2 peeled apple
8oz. apple juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch nutmeg

Add all ingredients to a Vita-Mix blender and blend.

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Here's a recipe that your kids might enjoy. 

16 oz. milk
2 tbsp blackberry jelly
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 banana, frozen & chunked
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp wheat germ

Add milk, jelly, peanut butter, banana, honey and wheat germ to Vita-Mix blender. Blend until smooth and serve immediately.

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Have a safe Halloween! This recipe is sure to be a hit! 

    2 cups apple cider
    2 cups vanilla ice cream2 tablespoons honey
    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    food coloring

Combine all ingredients in blender; process until smooth. Add any color combination of food coloring depending on how gross or cute you want it to look! Orange, green, purple, etc.

Recipe Source: CDK Kitchen  

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Here is a quick and easy recipe that your kids might like.

    6 oz. low-fat milk
    1 1/2 tablespoons frozen grape juice concentrate
    2 oz. vanilla yogurt

Place ingredients in a container with an air tight lid that won't spill when you shake it. Shake until all ingredients are well blended.

Pour into a tall glass.

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This recipe is an easy way to get some extra fiber and vitamins into your child's diet.

1 banana
1/4 shredded wheat cereal (or other high fiber cereal)
1/4 cup milk

Place ingredients in Vita-Mix blender and blend. 

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This is a big hit with kids! It's quick and easy and sherbet is a healthier choice than regular ice cream.  

4 oz. prepared Jello - any flavor
4 oz. milk
4 oz. sherbet - flavor should match the Jello flavor

Mix in a Vita-Mix blender. Top with whipped cream and colored sugar. This makes a great and easy beverage.

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