Make a Healthy Smoothie
Make a healthy fruit and yogurt smoothie using fresh fruit, milk or juice, and safe blender steps with adult help while learning nutrition basics.
Step-by-step guide to make a healthy smoothie
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Step 1
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
Step 2
Gather all your materials and put them on the counter.
Step 3
Pick two fruits you want to use for your smoothie.
Step 4
Tell an adult which fruits you picked and one reason you think each fruit is healthy.
Step 5
Ask an adult to cut the fruits into small pieces on the cutting board.
Step 6
Put the cut fruit pieces into the blender jar.
Step 7
Measure and add 1/2 cup of yogurt into the blender.
Step 8
Measure and add 1/2 cup of milk or 100% fruit juice into the blender.
Step 9
Add 1/2 cup of ice or frozen fruit if you want a colder thicker smoothie.
Step 10
Ask an adult to put the blender lid on tightly.
Step 11
Ask an adult to plug in the blender and blend starting on low then medium for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth.
Step 12
Ask an adult to unplug the blender and pour the smoothie into a tall glass.
Step 13
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have yogurt for the 'Measure and add 1/2 cup of yogurt into the blender' step?
Substitute the 1/2 cup of yogurt with 1/2 cup mashed banana, 1/2 cup silken tofu, or 1/2 cup plant-based yogurt to keep the smoothie creamy.
My smoothie is still lumpy after blending—what should we check from the instructions?
Ensure the adult cut the fruits into small pieces, you added the 1/2 cup of milk or 100% juice and 1/2 cup of ice or frozen fruit, the blender lid was put on tightly, and you blended starting on low then medium for 30 to 60 seconds.
How can we adapt this activity for younger or older kids while keeping the 'Ask an adult' safety steps?
For toddlers, have them pick fruits and pour pre-measured ingredients while an adult does the cutting and blends; for ages 5–9, let the child measure the 1/2 cup yogurt and milk/juice with close supervision; for teens, let them choose recipes and follow the 'ask an adult' steps to plug in and blend before sharing on DIY.org.
How can we enhance or personalize the smoothie before we 'Share your finished creation on DIY.org'?
Boost flavor and nutrition by adding a handful of spinach or a tablespoon of chia seeds, swapping milk for 100% fruit juice, topping the poured smoothie with sliced fruit or granola, and taking a photo to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about healthy cooking for kids
🍓 A cup of strawberries can pack more vitamin C than an orange, great for keeping little immune systems strong.
🍌 Bananas make smoothies creamy because their natural starches and pectin thicken the blend without needing ice cream.
🔌 Early electric blenders appeared in the 1920s and were used to whip up milkshakes and cocktails at soda fountains.
🦠 Many yogurts contain live cultures (probiotics) that can help support healthy digestion.
🥛 One cup of cow's milk has about 8 grams of protein — helpful for growing muscles and bones.
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