Make a Peanut Butter Smoothie
Make a peanut butter smoothie by measuring and blending peanut butter, milk, banana, and ice, practicing safe blender use with adult supervision.
Step-by-step guide to make a peanut butter smoothie
Step 1
Wash your hands with soap and water so everything stays clean.
Step 2
Put all your materials on a clean counter where you can reach them.
Step 3
Peel the banana.
Step 4
Break the banana into chunks using your hands.
Step 5
Put the banana chunks into the blender jar.
Step 6
Measure 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and add it to the blender jar.
Step 7
Measure 1 cup of milk and pour it into the blender jar.
Step 8
Measure 1/2 cup of ice cubes and add them to the blender jar.
Step 9
Put the blender lid on tightly and make sure it is secure.
Step 10
Ask an adult to plug in the blender and blend the mixture on low for 20–30 seconds until smooth while holding the lid.
Step 11
Ask the adult to turn off and unplug the blender.
Step 12
With the adult's help if needed pour the smoothie into a glass.
Step 13
Rinse the blender jar and spoon with water and put things away.
Step 14
Share your finished peanut butter smoothie 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 I use if I can't find peanut butter, regular milk, or a blender?
Substitute 2 tablespoons of sunflower seed or almond butter for the peanut butter, use 1 cup of oat or soy milk instead of dairy, and if you don't have a countertop blender use an immersion blender in a tall jar or mash and whisk the ingredients in a bowl.
My smoothie still has big banana chunks or won't get smooth — what should I check or try?
Cut the banana into smaller chunks before putting them into the blender jar, make sure the blender lid is on tightly and an adult blends longer on low while holding the lid, and add a little extra of the measured 1 cup of milk if the blades are struggling.
How can I change the steps to suit a toddler or an older child?
For toddlers let them wash hands, peel the banana, and break it into chunks or mash it in a bowl while an adult handles plugging in and blending, and for older kids let them measure the 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 cup milk, and 1/2 cup ice and operate the blender with supervision.
What are fun ways to improve or personalize the peanut butter smoothie?
Stir in a tablespoon of honey or cocoa with the 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, swap half the 1/2 cup of ice for 1/2 cup frozen berries when adding ice, top the poured smoothie with sliced banana or crushed peanuts, and then take a photo to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about cooking and kitchen safety for kids
⚠️ Peanuts are a common allergen — always check for allergies and have an adult supervise when using the blender.
🍌 A medium banana gives roughly 400–450 mg of potassium and adds natural sweetness to smoothies.
🧊 Crushing ice in short blender pulses makes a smoother texture and keeps the drink cold longer.
🥛 One cup of milk has about 8 grams of protein and calcium; plant milks like almond or oat are easy swaps.
🥜 Peanut butter packs about 7–8 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons — a tasty energy boost!
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