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Make a Chocolate Nut Smoothie

Make a Chocolate Nut Smoothie
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Make a creamy chocolate nut smoothie using milk or plant milk, cocoa, banana, and nuts. Blend safely with adult supervision and enjoy it.

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Step-by-step guide to make a chocolate nut smoothie

What you need
Adult supervision required, blender, cutting board, drinking cup, knife, measuring tools (measuring cup and tablespoon), milk or plant milk, nuts like almonds or peanuts, ripe banana, unsweetened cocoa powder

Step 1

Wash your hands with soap and water until they are clean.

Step 2

Put the blender on the counter and make sure it is unplugged.

Step 3

Measure 1 cup 240 ml of milk or plant milk with the measuring cup.

Step 4

Pour the measured milk into the blender.

Step 5

Measure 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder with the measuring spoon.

Step 6

Add the cocoa powder to the blender.

Step 7

Peel one ripe banana.

Step 8

Slice the banana into 1-inch pieces on the cutting board using the knife carefully.

Step 9

Put the banana pieces into the blender.

Step 10

Measure 1/4 cup of nuts with your measuring tools.

Step 11

Add the measured nuts to the blender.

Step 12

Secure the blender lid so it is closed tightly.

Step 13

Ask an adult to plug in the blender and blend the ingredients until the smoothie is smooth about 30 seconds while you watch.

Step 14

Ask the adult to stop and unplug the blender and help you remove the lid so you can pour the smoothie into your drinking cup and enjoy a sip.

Step 15

Share a photo or description of your finished chocolate nut smoothie on DIY.org.

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You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can we use if we don't have nuts or unsweetened cocoa powder?

If you don't have nuts for the step 'Measure 1/4 cup of nuts' or need a nut-free option, use 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or 2 tablespoons sunflower-seed butter, and if you don't have unsweetened cocoa for 'Measure 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder', substitute 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup.

My smoothie is still chunky after blending — how can I fix it?

If the smoothie is chunky after 'Ask an adult to plug in the blender and blend', have the adult blend in 10–15 second pulses with the lid secured and add 1–4 tablespoons more milk from the 'Measure 1 cup 240 ml of milk' to help it become smooth.

How can I change the activity for different age groups?

For toddlers (2–4) let them 'Wash your hands' and drop pre-sliced banana pieces into the blender while an adult handles the knife and blending, for ages 5–8 let them measure ingredients and watch the blender, and kids 9+ can slice the banana with supervision, measure all ingredients, and ask an adult only to plug in and operate the blender.

How can we improve or personalize the chocolate nut smoothie?

To personalize the recipe after 'Add the measured nuts', swap half the milk for yogurt for extra creaminess, add 1 tablespoon peanut or almond butter when you add the nuts, toss in a handful of spinach before blending for extra nutrition, or sprinkle chopped nuts on top before sharing your photo on DIY.org.

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Facts about smoothies and healthy snacks for kids

🥜 Almonds are actually the edible seeds of a fruit called a drupe, so they're not true botanical "nuts."

🍌 Bananas contain potassium-40, a naturally occurring radioactive isotope — but you'd need millions of bananas to notice any effect!

🍫 Cocoa beans were once used as currency and for ceremonial chocolate drinks by the Aztecs and Maya.

🥤 Smoothies became widely popular in the U.S. during the 1960s–1970s as electric blenders brought fruit drinks into homes.

👩‍🍳 Many high-speed blenders can spin blades over 20,000 RPM — always blend with an adult and keep hands and utensils away from blades.

How do I make a creamy chocolate nut smoothie with my child?

To make a creamy chocolate nut smoothie with your child, gather 1 ripe banana, 1 cup milk or plant milk, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa, a small handful (about 2 tablespoons) of nuts or 1–2 tablespoons nut butter, and a few ice cubes. Add ingredients to the blender, secure the lid, and blend on low to medium until smooth. Adults should operate the blender and supervise pouring. Taste and add a little honey or maple if desired.

What materials do I need to make a chocolate nut smoothie?

You'll need: milk or plant milk (about 1 cup), a ripe banana, unsweetened cocoa powder, nuts (almonds, peanuts, cashews) or nut butter, ice cubes, a blender, measuring spoons/cups, a cutting knife for adults, cups and spoons for serving, and optional sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. For nut-free versions use sunflower or pumpkin seed butter. Keep allergy-safe tools and a towel handy for spills.

What ages is making a chocolate nut smoothie suitable for?

Children can take part from about 2–3 years old by rinsing fruit and pouring pre-measured ingredients. Around 4–6 years, kids can mash bananas and add ingredients with help. Only adults should handle the knife and operate the blender; children aged 6+ may press blender buttons under close supervision. Avoid whole nuts for toddlers—use smooth nut or seed butter if needed. Always check for nut allergies before serving.

What are the benefits, safety tips, and variations for a chocolate nut smoothie?

Benefits: this smoothie provides calcium, potassium, protein and healthy fats—great for energy and growth. Safety: watch for nut allergies and choking hazards; use smooth nut or seed butter for young children and supervise blender use. Variations: swap cocoa for carob, use berries or avocado, try oat or soy milk, or add spinach for hidden greens. To reduce sugar, skip added sweeteners and rely on ripe banana for natural sweetness.
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