Make a Peanut Butter and Fruit Power Smoothie
Make a peanut butter and fruit power smoothie using banana, berries, milk or yogurt, and a blender with adult help while practicing measuring.
About this activity
Make a peanut butter and fruit power smoothie using banana, berries, milk or yogurt, and a blender with adult help while practicing measuring.
What you need
Step by step
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Step 1
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
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Step 2
Ask an adult to help you use the blender and to stay nearby while you make the smoothie.
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Step 3
Gather all the materials and place them on the counter within reach.
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Step 4
Rinse the berries under cold water in a bowl.
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Step 5
Peel the banana and break it into bite-size chunks into the bowl.
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Step 6
Measure 1 cup of berries with a measuring cup and put them into the blender.
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Step 7
Measure 1/2 cup of milk or yogurt with a measuring cup and pour it into the blender.
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Step 8
Measure 2 tablespoons of peanut butter with measuring spoons and add it to the blender.
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Step 9
Add 1/2 cup of ice to the blender if you want a colder thicker smoothie.
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Step 10
Put the blender lid on and make sure it is tight and secure.
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Step 11
Ask the adult to blend the mixture on medium until smooth for about 30 to 60 seconds.
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Step 12
Have the adult pour the blended smoothie into your cup.
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Step 13
Wait 30 seconds to let the smoothie cool a little before drinking.
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Step 14
Stir the smoothie with a spoon and take a small taste to check the flavor.
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Step 15
Share your finished Peanut Butter and Fruit Power Smoothie creation on DIY.org.
Fun facts
How do you make a Peanut Butter and Fruit Power Smoothie with a child?
To make the smoothie, have the child help measure and add 1 banana, 1 cup mixed berries, 1 cup milk or yogurt, and 1–2 tablespoons peanut butter into a blender. Add ice if desired. With an adult operating the blender, pulse until smooth. Pour into cups and let the child garnish with a few berries. Use each step to practise measuring, counting, and following simple instructions while supervising closely.
What materials and ingredients do I need for a peanut butter and fruit power smoothie?
You’ll need fresh or frozen banana and berries, milk or yogurt, and peanut butter. Also gather measuring cups and spoons, a blender with a secure lid, a cutting board and child-safe knife (adult use for cutting), a spoon or spatula, cups or smoothie glasses, and napkins. Have a bowl for scraping and a damp cloth for quick cleanups. Always keep an adult in charge of the blender and any sharp tools.
What ages is this smoothie activity suitable for?
This activity suits a wide range: toddlers (2–3) can taste and stir mashed fruit; preschoolers (3–5) can measure and pour with help; school-age kids (6–10+) can do most steps with supervision. An adult should always handle the blender and cutting. Measuring practice is especially helpful for children aged 4–9 to build early math and fine motor skills while learning kitchen safety.
What safety tips should I follow when kids make peanut butter smoothies?
Check for peanut or other food allergies before starting. Always supervise cutting and have an adult operate the blender with its lid secured. Don’t overfill the jar, start at low speed, and unplug before cleaning. Avoid giving whole nuts or large chunks to young children to prevent choking. Keep counters dry to prevent slips, store leftovers in the fridge within two hours, and teach children basic hygiene like washing hands before and after.
Watch & Learn
Need help?
What can we use instead of peanut butter or dairy milk/yogurt if we don't have them?
If you have a peanut allergy or no peanut butter, use sunflower seed butter or almond butter, and replace the 1/2 cup of milk or yogurt with oat, soy, or another dairy-free milk or yogurt.
My smoothie is still chunky after blending — what should we try?
If the mixture stays chunky after the adult blends on medium for 30–60 seconds (step 11), add 2–4 tablespoons more milk or yogurt and have the adult blend again while checking the blender lid is tight (step 10).
How can we adapt the steps for younger or older kids?
For ages 3–5, have an adult do rinsing (step 4), peeling (step 5), measuring (steps 6–8) and blending (step 11) while the child adds fruit to the bowl and stirs the finished smoothie, and for ages 10+ let the child follow all steps but still ask an adult to operate the blender (step 2).
How can we make the smoothie more interesting or healthy?
To personalize the Peanut Butter and Fruit Power Smoothie, add a handful of spinach or 2 tablespoons of oats before blending, swap different fruits for the 1 cup of berries, or top the poured smoothie with sliced banana and a sprinkle of chopped nuts before sharing on DIY.org (step 13).