3 Smoothie Recipes for Immunity, Eczema and Food Sensitivities

Ok so everyone knows how to make a smoothie these days you probably have your go to and fair enough… but who doesn’t love a variation especially if it can improve digestion, boost immunity, calm eczema and support the recovery of food intolerances and sensitivities! Yes Please!

Why i love smoothies

As a mum of a toddler who has become an increasingly picky eater I feel so much satisfaction when my son gulps down a delicious smoothie packed with all the essential vitamins, minerals, protein and healthy fats he tends to miss out on during the day. 

Sure, we want our kids to eat a wide range of whole foods and as many different colours and textures of fruits and vegetables as possible. We also don’t want to hide ingredients or trick our kids into consuming something their don’t like or gravitate toward normally. HOWEVER, and this is a big but- we can support them during these times of fussiness by offering them more nutrient dense dishes like smoothies, soups or dips, snacks and sauces enriched in superfoods like bone broth, liver powder, spirulina and egg yolk. 

This is where smoothies really are the icing on the cake. You can pack them with things like greens, frozen cauliflower (creamy texture), supplements like cod liver oil and powders to ensure they are getting their daily dose of essential nutrients. Not only will this support their immunity, growth and development, and improve their moods, nutrient dense smoothies can help grow their microbiome, supporting their gut and skin health. 

We have many smoothie combinations in our household, but these are by top three. At the bottom of the recipe I have included also a bit about the benefits some key ingredients… enjoy!

Skin Glow Smoothie

• 1 cup frozen organic raspberries

• 1 tbsp of avo

• 50ml kefir (coconut or dairy)

• 1 scoop collagen powder (dose per kg weight on packet for children)

• 1 tsp almond butter

• coconut water OR coconut milk… fill just below top of the smoothie cup and blend!

Benefits: raspberries for a good dose of antioxidants which support skin health, protects cells from damage and reduces inflammation | avocado for health fats and fibre | kefir for probiotics known to support immunity, digestion, eczema and food sensitivities | collagen for skin integrity, protein, maintaining a healthy gut wall and supporting healthing from tummy troubles, allergies or food sensitivities | almond butter for protein, healthy fats and magnesium for blood sugar control

Caramel Gut Loving Smoothie

• 2 frozen bone broth cubes*

• 1 tbsp avo

• 1 cup frozen banana

• 1 tbsp raw cashews

• pinch or sea salt and 1 raw organic egg

• 1 tsp lucama powder

• 1 scoop collagen powder (dose per kg weight on packet for children) or protein powder (fermented pea is the best for digestion)

• optional: caramel stevia or honey to sweeten (if over 12 months)

• coconut milk… fill just below top of the smoothie cup and blend!

Benefits: bone broth supporting tissue regeneration, improving digestive functioning and boosting the immune system | avocado for health fats and fibre | egg for protein and high in amino acids that aid in both digestion and immunity | collagen for skin integrity, protein, maintaining a healthy gut wall and supporting healthing from tummy troubles, allergies or food sensitivities | sea salt for better hydration | lucama acting as a powerful antioxidant

Immune Boosting Smoothie

• 2 slices of ginger

• 1/2 tsp turmeric

• pinch of cinnamon

• 1/2 cup frozen mango

• 1/2 cup frozen banana

• 5 macadamias

• coconut / maca / soy milk… fill just below top and blend!

Benefits: ginger for digestive issues like constipation, gas, bloating, also supports the immune system to fight infections and reduce gut inflammation | turmeric high in antioxidants to reduce inflammation and boost the immune system | cinnamon for blood sugar control and reducing inflammation | macadamias for healthy fats

* to make bone broth cubes pour chicken broth into ice cube trays and freeze!