Well, I know no one can resist a tasty and healthy juice in this hot weather, and this includes toddlers too! Here, we have the best toddler-friendly juice recipes for you to make at home. These thirst-quenching juices can help your toddlers to feel refreshed and cool down after some outdoor activities.
Not only that, but our juice recipes are also nutritious as it is packed with healthy fruits and no added sweetener—which are great for your toddler’s overall health. Do not forget to try out our special juice recipes for your toddlers below.
Considerations
But before that, Mummies need to know that the habits that your children have in their early childhood will affect them for years to come. As it shapes their overall health and the risk of health issues like cavities and chronic diseases.
So, it is really important for you to guide them to have a more balanced diet at this early age.
Here are some tips to keep your toddler in shape:
- Make your child drink more plain water.
- Drink more milk to ensure your toddler’s development and growth.
- Avoid any added sweeteners.
- Avoid any sweet beverages like soda and cola.
- Juices are safe. Nevertheless, you still need to control the portion of juices that you give to your kids. This is because an excessive amount of juice consumption can cause your toddlers to have diarrhoea, bloating, belly pain, and gas.
Cantaloupe Juice
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 Slice of Cantaloupe
Instructions
- Using a spoon, scoop out the soft center of the cantaloupe and place it in a blender to puree.
- Squeeze out the juice and strain it through a sieve.
- Dilute the cantaloupe juice with an appropriate amount of cold water.
Notes
During the weaning period, babies are more likely to have allergies due to the food they eat due to their immature gastrointestinal development. It is recommended not to feed the fruit alone, add the fruit to the rice paste and cook it, or dilute it with boiling water before feeding it to the baby, it can reduce the occurrence of allergies.
Pear, Red Apple and Lotus Root Juice
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 50 Grams Pear
- 50 Grams Apple
- 30 Grams Lotus Root
Instructions
- Wash the pears and apples, peel and core them, and cut them into pieces.
- Wash the lotus root, peel it, and cut it into pieces.
- Place all of the ingredients in the electrical pot, cover with water, add 200 ml of water to the outer pot, and steam until cooked and soft.
- Using a sieve, strain out the ingredients and impurities, then take the juice and drink it when it is warm and cool.
Notes
Lotus root contains mucus protein and dietary fiber, which can increase appetite, promote digestion and appetite. Lotus root also contains iron, calcium and other trace elements, vegetable protein, and vitamins, which can help babies replenish qi and blood and improve immunity.
Fresh Mix Fruit and Vegetable Juice
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 10 Grams Lotus Root
- 10 Grams Water Chestnuts
- 10 Grams Pear
- 10 Grams Apples
- 10 Grams Watermelon
Instructions
- Wash the watermelon and remove the seeds.
- Peel and wash the water chestnut and lotus root.
- Peel and core the apples and pears.
- Blend all of the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Then strain the impurities with a strainer.
- Take the juice, dilute it with a suitable amount of boiling water, and ready to be served!
Notes
Water chestnuts can promote the growth and development of the human body and maintain physiological functions. It is beneficial to the development of teeth and bones. At the same time, it can also promote the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body, and regulate the acid-base balance.
White Radish and Pear Juice
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 50 Grams White Radish
- 50 Grams Pear
Instructions
- Wash the white radish, remove the peel and dice it up; Wash the pear, remove the peel, remove the core and slice into thin slices.
- Heat up the cooking pot with an appropriate amount of water, add the white radish and simmer it for 10 minutes.
- Add the pear and simmer it for another 5 minutes.
- Filter out the white radish and pear, then the juice is ready to serve.
Notes
Pear is rich in water, although sweet, but its calorie and fat content is low, it is very effective for babies who are prone to anorexia, indigestion, enteritis and chronic laryngitis, and can also improve bone calcium.
Carrot and Corn Juice
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 10 Grams Carrots
- 10 Grams Corn
Instructions
- Wash the carrot, remove the peel and cut into small pieces; Wash the corn and pick out the corn kernel.
- Add corn kernel, carrots and 100 ml of water into the cooking pot and steam it until it is softened.
- Add all the cooked ingredients into a food processor and blend it into juice. Filter out the leftover juice pulp before serving.
Notes
Corn is high in vitamins and has dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, enhance metabolism, help digestion. Preventing constipation is also one of the sources of nutrition for the development of the baby's intelligence and brain, and it also protects the eyes.
Tomato Juice
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 50 Grams Tomatoes
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes, remove the seeds, blanch it in hot water and remove the peel.
- Add the tomatoes and 100 ml of water into the food processor and blend it into a juice.
- Filter out the leftover juice pulp before serving.
Notes
The pesticide residue of the tomato skin can be washed with water, but like other vegetables, there may be pesticide infiltration between the skin and the pulp, so it is best to wash it with warm water after peeling, which will be safer.
Cabbage Mustard Green Juice
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 10 Grams Cabbage
- 10 Grams Mustard Green
- 100 ML Stock
Instructions
- Wash the cabbage and mustard green, blanch it in hot water, then let it cool off.
- Once the veggies are cooled off, all into a food processor together with the stock and blend it into a juice.
- Filter out the leftover juice pulp.
- Heat up the juice before serving.
Notes
Cabbage is rich in glucose, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin U. For babies with weak stomach, cabbage has a function of conditioning the stomach and intestines. While for babies who have poor bowel movements or are prone to constipation, it is advised to consumed cabbage regularly.
Apple and Cantaloupe Juice
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 50 Grams Apples
- 50 Grams Cantaloupe
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and cut the cantaloupe into the electric pot. In the outer pot, add 200 ml of water and steam to cook.
- Place the steamed apples and melons in a blender with an appropriate amount of boiling water and puree them evenly.
- Sieve to remove any impurities before drinking.
Notes
Cantaloupe contains calcium, phosphorus, iron and multiple vitamins. It is an indispensable nutrient for the baby's growth. It can nourish the baby's intestines and stomach, improve digestion and absorption and relieve bowel irregularities. It has a special role as a "body cleanser".
Broccoli Soy Milk
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 15 Grams Broccoli
- 60 ML Soy Milk
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli and separate the flower buds.
- In a blender, combine the soy milk and broccoli to make a puree, then bring to a boil over low heat.
Notes
Soy milk must be cooked before drinking, otherwise, it will easily lead to protein metabolism disorder and poisoning, and do not drink too much at a time to avoid indigestion and cause diarrhea and other uncomfortable symptoms.
Pumpkin Mixed with Walnuts Milk
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 50 Grams Pumpkin
- 50 Grams Potatoes
- 5 Grams Raisins
- 15 Grams Walnut Powder
- 5 ML Formula Milk Powder
Instructions
- Clean the pumpkin, peel, steam, and grind it.
- After being cooked, the potatoes are washed, peeled, and ground. Chop the raisins.
- Combine crushed pumpkin and potatoes in two bowls, then add crushed raisins and walnut powder and mix well.
- Finally, add milk and mix well.
Notes
Walnuts are rich in nutrients and have high protein and sugar content. They can provide a baby's brain energy and promote brain flexibility. In addition, it can promote blood circulation and improve a baby's memory and thinking.
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