The 3 BEST Smoothie Cups for Toddlers

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My kids love to make smoothies and I learned very quickly that a good cup is key in serving it. As a Registered Dietitian and Mom of 3, I prefer plastic-free cups with straws that are simple to wash for smoothies.

I have tried quite a few different toddler cups, and it seems like every time I look, there are new ones being made. However, my favorite all-around toddler cups (for smoothies, milk, water, or really anything we drink at home) are the Elk & Friends Glass cups. This versatile cup is great for any beverage – smoothie included. We have had ours for FOUR YEARS and use them all the time. (We have yet to have one break and they have been dropped MANY times.)

3 Best Smoothie Cups for Toddlers

1. Elk & Friends Cups

2. Wee Sprout Stainless Steel Kids Cups

3. Boon Snug Cup with Straw

What Features to Look for in a Toddler Smoothie Cup

There are a few things I look for when picking cups for my kids. Here’s a quick list of the most important things I recommend parents notice:

• Straws over Sippy Cups – First, I prefer toddler straw cups to sippy cups. You can read more about that here. Here are some other things to consider in straws,
  
  • A Large Straw: For smoothies, the straw needs to be big enough for smoothie to move through properly. (While we have many Funtainer cups and love them, the straws do not allow for smoothie to move through easily.)
  • Straw Stopper: My favorite Elk & Friends cups have been updated to include a straw stopper now so your toddler can’t pull the straw out. This is a great feature because 1-year-olds, in particular, love to pull out their straws.
    
• Easy to clean – Smoothies can make a sticky mess, and for any toddler cup, I only want the ones that break down quickly and are easy to clean. We have had water bottles and cups in the past with hidden crevices that seem prone to growing bacteria.
  
• Lids – Young toddlers especially need lids on their smoothies. I can give a smoothie to my 4-year-old in any cup with just a silicone straw, and he will be fine, but my 2-year-old needs a lid.
  
• Not Plastic – If you read my big round-up on the best cups for toddlers, you know I prefer cups made of stainless steel, glass, or silicone. I don’t like my kids to drink out of plastic, which is actually the recommendation of the AAP, though many do not realize it.

Do you have a favorite toddler cup?

I hope this helps you find a great straw smoothie cup for your toddler. Please feel free to drop your toddler’s favorite cup in the comments below if you have one.

Also, if you are looking for a good green smoothie recipe to try with your toddler, I love this apple cider green smoothie for winning them over.

Other Helpful Toddler Feeding Resources

Best Straw Cups for Toddlers – I go beyond the best smoothie cup for toddlers in this post to talk about the 10 best cups for toddlers whether for travel or home use.

Best Straw Cups for Babies – If you are looking for a younger baby – then I recommend these small straw training cups.

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