Make a Mango Strawberry Smoothie
Make a mango-strawberry smoothie by measuring, chopping fruit, blending with yogurt or milk, and learning about healthy ingredients; practice safe kitchen skills with supervision.
About this activity
Make a mango-strawberry smoothie by measuring, chopping fruit, blending with yogurt or milk, and learning about healthy ingredients; practice safe kitchen skills with supervision.
What you need
Step by step
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Step 1
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds to start clean.
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Step 2
Put all your materials on the counter where you will work.
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Step 3
Rinse the mango and strawberries under cold running water.
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Step 4
With an adult cut the mango lengthwise around the pit on the cutting board.
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Step 5
With an adult scoop the mango flesh out of the skin into a bowl.
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Step 6
Cut the strawberries into small pieces using a child safe knife.
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Step 7
Put the mango chunks and strawberry pieces into the blender.
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Step 8
Measure one cup of yogurt or milk and pour it into the blender.
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Step 9
Add ice cubes for cold or one teaspoon of honey for sweetness if you like.
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Step 10
Put the blender lid on securely and have an adult blend until smooth.
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Step 11
Pour the smoothie into your serving cup with the spoon nearby.
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Step 12
Taste your smoothie and tell an adult which ingredient you think is the healthiest.
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Step 13
Take a photo of your finished smoothie and share your creation on DIY.org
Fun facts
How do you make a mango-strawberry smoothie?
To make a mango-strawberry smoothie, wash fruit first. Peel and pit a ripe mango and chop into cubes with adult help. Hull and halve strawberries. Measure roughly 1 cup mango, 1/2 cup strawberries, and 1/2–1 cup yogurt or milk. Add optional honey or a few ice cubes. Blend until smooth, pour into cups, and enjoy. Always supervise children when using knives or the blender and clean up spills promptly.
What materials do I need for a mango-strawberry smoothie?
You’ll need 1 ripe mango, about 1/2–1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen), 1/2–1 cup yogurt or milk (dairy or plant-based), and optional sweetener or ice. Tools: blender, cutting board, child-safe knife or plastic cutter, measuring cups/spoons, spoon, cups and straws. Keep wipes or a towel for spills and a small bowl for scraps. An adult should handle the blender and any sharp tools.
What ages is this activity suitable for?
This activity fits many ages with proper supervision: ages 2–3 can wash fruit, stir, and add pieces to the blender; ages 4–6 can measure ingredients and use a safe cutter with close adult help; ages 7+ can learn to chop soft fruit with guidance and help the adult operate the blender. Always supervise around blades and explain each step to build kitchen confidence safely.
What safety tips and variations should I know?
Safety first: supervise any use of knives or blenders, use child-safe utensils, cut fruit into small pieces to reduce choking risks, and check for allergies. Keep the blender lid secure and unplug before cleaning. For variety and nutrition, swap in spinach, oats, or frozen banana, or use plant-based milk. Introduce new ingredients one at a time and teach children tidy habits like wiping spills and washing hands.
Watch & Learn
Need help?
If I can’t find fresh mango or yogurt, what can I use instead?
Substitute frozen mango or canned peaches (drained) for fresh mango and use plant-based yogurt or almond/soy milk in place of dairy when you measure one cup and pour it into the blender.
My blender makes a lumpy smoothie or the lid leaks—what should I do?
If the smoothie is lumpy or the lid leaks, first add a little more yogurt or milk to the blender, press the lid on securely, and have an adult pulse the blender until smooth.
How can I adapt this activity for younger or older children?
For toddlers, have an adult do the mango cutting and blending while they add pre-cut fruit and choose ice or honey, and for older kids let them cut strawberries with a child-safe knife under supervision and measure the one cup of yogurt or milk themselves.
How can we make the smoothie more interesting or healthier?
Boost flavor or nutrition by adding a handful of spinach or half a banana into the blender, swapping ice cubes for frozen fruit for extra creaminess, and decorate the serving cup before taking the photo to share on DIY.org.