Make an Avocado Banana Power Smoothie
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Make a creamy avocado-banana power smoothie with adult help, using ripe banana, avocado, milk (or plant milk), honey; measure, blend, and taste.

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Step-by-step guide to make an avocado-banana power smoothie

What you need
Adult supervision required, blender, cup or glass, cutting board, honey, knife, milk or plant milk, ripe avocado, ripe banana, spoon

Step 1

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

Step 2

Gather all the Materials Needed from the list and bring them to the counter.

Step 3

Peel the banana.

Step 4

Break the banana into bite-sized chunks.

Step 5

Put the banana chunks into the blender.

Step 6

Adult carefully cut the avocado lengthwise.

Step 7

Adult remove the avocado pit and set it aside.

Step 8

Scoop the avocado flesh into the blender.

Step 9

Add 1 cup (240 ml) of milk or plant milk to the blender.

Step 10

Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the blender.

Step 11

Put the blender lid on tightly.

Step 12

With adult help blend on medium speed for about 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 13

Taste a small spoonful of your smoothie with an adult to see if you like it.

Step 14

Share your finished creation 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 instead of the honey or cow's milk if we don't have them?

For the 'Add 1 tablespoon of honey' step use maple syrup or mashed dates, and for the 'Add 1 cup (240 ml) of milk' step use plant milks like oat or almond or thinned yogurt as substitutes.

My smoothie is lumpy or the blender isn't blending well—what should I try?

Cut the banana into smaller chunks, add a splash more milk, make sure you 'Put the blender lid on tightly', and blend on medium a bit longer in short bursts with adult help per the 'blend on medium speed for about 30 seconds' instruction.

How can I adapt the steps for younger toddlers or older kids?

For toddlers let them 'Wash your hands', peel and break the banana, and scoop avocado while an adult does the 'cut the avocado lengthwise' and pit removal, and for older kids have them measure ingredients, operate the blender with supervision, and 'Taste a small spoonful' to adjust flavors.

How can we personalize or boost the flavor and nutrition of the smoothie?

When you 'Put the banana chunks into the blender' try adding a handful of spinach, a tablespoon of peanut butter or chia seeds, or some frozen berries, then blend and share your finished creation on DIY.org as suggested.

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Facts about healthy cooking for kids

🥑 Avocados are technically a fruit and have more potassium per 100g than bananas!

🍌 Bananas are botanically classified as berries and release ethylene gas that helps other fruit ripen.

🌀 Blenders spin blades at thousands of rotations per minute, so always use them with adult supervision for safety.

🐝 Honey never spoils—archaeologists have found edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs thousands of years old.

🥛 You can make smoothies with cow's milk or plant milks like almond, soy, and oat to suit different tastes and diets.

How do you make an Avocado Banana Power Smoothie with a child?

Start by washing hands and gathering ingredients: ripe banana, ripe avocado, milk or plant milk, and honey. With adult help, peel the banana and halve the avocado to remove the pit. Measure and add banana slices, avocado flesh, milk, and a small drizzle of honey into the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape sides if needed. Pour into cups, let the child taste, and adjust sweetness while supervising the blender use.

What materials do I need for an Avocado Banana Power Smoothie?

You’ll need a ripe banana, a ripe avocado, milk or plant milk (almond, oat, etc.), and honey or a sweetener like maple syrup. For tools: a blender, measuring cups and spoons, a cutting board, a small knife for adult use, a spoon to scoop avocado, and cups or straws. Optional: ice or yogurt for thickness and chia seeds for extra nutrition. Always keep sharp tools handled by an adult.

What ages is this Avocado Banana Power Smoothie activity suitable for?

This activity suits toddlers through school-aged kids with adult supervision. Toddlers (2–3) can wash fruit and add pre-measured ingredients. Preschoolers (3–5) can peel banana, scoop avocado, and press buttons with help. Ages 6–8 can measure and participate more independently. Ages 9+ can help operate the blender under supervision. An adult should always handle knives, pits, and blender safety.

What are the benefits and safety tips for making this smoothie with children?

Benefits include healthy fats from avocado, potassium from banana, fibre, and practice with measuring and tasting—boosting nutrition and motor skills. Safety tips: never give honey to infants under 1 year; check for allergies; adults should remove pits, use knives, and operate the blender. Cut fruit into small pieces to avoid choking and supervise all steps. Use pasteurized milk for young children and adjust sweetness to taste.
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