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Make an Avocado Strawberry Smoothie

Make an avocado and strawberry smoothie using a blender, measure ingredients, blend safely with adult help, taste and learn about healthy food.

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Step-by-step guide to make an avocado strawberry smoothie

What you need

Avocado, strawberries, milk or milk alternative, plain yogurt, honey or maple syrup (optional), ice cubes (optional), measuring cup, measuring spoons, blender, cutting board, small knife (adult use only), spoon, adult supervision required

Step 1

Wash your hands with soap and water.

Step 2

Rinse the strawberries under cold running water and remove their green stems.

Step 3

Ask an adult to cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.

Step 4

Scoop the avocado flesh out with a spoon and put it into the blender.

Step 5

Measure 1 cup of milk and add it to the blender.

Step 6

Measure 1/2 cup of plain yogurt and add it to the blender.

Step 7

Measure 1 cup of strawberries and add them to the blender.

Step 8

Add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup if you want the smoothie sweeter.

Step 9

Add 4 ice cubes if you want a colder thicker smoothie.

Step 10

Ask an adult to put the blender lid on securely.

Step 11

Ask an adult to blend the mixture on medium-high until it is smooth (about 30 seconds).

Step 12

Ask an adult to stop and unplug the blender and then help you pour the smoothie into a cup.

Step 13

Taste your smoothie and notice the flavors you like.

Step 14

Rinse the blender pitcher and measuring tools or ask an adult to help clean them.

Step 15

Share your finished creation on DIY.org

Help!?

What can I use instead of cow's milk or plain yogurt if someone has allergies or you don't have them?

You can use 1 cup almond, oat, or soy milk in place of the 1 cup milk and swap the 1/2 cup plain yogurt for 1/2 cup coconut yogurt or an extra ripe banana to keep the smoothie creamy.

Why is my smoothie still lumpy after blending and how can I fix it?

If it’s lumpy after the adult blends on medium-high for about 30 seconds, stop and unplug the blender, add a splash more milk or another 1/2 cup yogurt (or an extra banana) and blend again or add the 4 ice cubes to help break up chunks and thicken it.

How can I adapt this activity for different ages so it's safe and fun?

For toddlers, have an adult do the step to cut the avocado and operate the blender while the child washes hands, rinses strawberries, removes stems, and scoops avocado into the blender, and for older kids let them measure the 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup yogurt, add ingredients, and ask an adult only to secure the lid and blend.

What are some easy ways to improve or personalize the avocado strawberry smoothie?

Try adding a handful of spinach before you add the 1 cup strawberries for extra greens, stir in a tablespoon of chia seeds or use 1 cup frozen strawberries instead of 4 ice cubes for a thicker texture, and top with sliced strawberries before you share your finished creation on DIY.org.

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Facts about healthy cooking for kids

🥑 Avocados are a fruit packed with healthy fats and often have more potassium than a banana—great for energy!

🍓 Strawberries wear their seeds on the outside—each berry can have about 200 tiny seeds.

🥤 Smoothies are an easy way to squeeze a full serving (or more) of fruit and even veggies into one tasty cup.

🔌 The first electric blenders appeared in the 1920s to help soda shops and cooks make milkshakes and sauces.

🧪 Measuring ingredients helps recipes turn out the same every time—kitchen math is a delicious superpower!

How do you make an avocado strawberry smoothie with a child?

To make an avocado strawberry smoothie with a child, wash strawberries and halve a ripe avocado. Have the child measure and add strawberries, avocado, a cup of milk or yogurt, a banana or a little honey for sweetness, and some ice or water into the blender pitcher. An adult should cut fruit, secure the blender lid, and operate the blender while the child watches. Pour into cups together and let the child stir or taste with a spoon.

What materials and ingredients do I need for an avocado strawberry smoothie?

Ingredients and tools: ripe avocado (half to one), fresh or frozen strawberries (about 1 cup), milk, plant milk or yogurt (about 1 cup), optional banana or honey, ice or water. Tools: a blender, measuring cups and spoons, a cutting board and a child-safe knife (adult use), a spoon, cups or reusable straws, and a towel. Plus adult supervision and a first-aid kit nearby.

What ages is this avocado strawberry smoothie activity suitable for?

Suitable ages: Toddlers (2–3) can help wash fruit and press buttons with guidance. Preschoolers (4–6) can measure, pour, and press blender start with close adult supervision. School-age children (7–12) can follow a recipe, assemble ingredients, and learn measuring; an adult should always handle cutting and operate the blender. Infants under 1 should not be given honey and introduce new foods one at a time for allergy checks.

What are the benefits and safety tips for making smoothies with kids?

Benefits and safety: Making smoothies teaches measuring, following steps, and trying healthy flavors—boosting math, fine motor skills, and food curiosity. Safety tips: an adult must handle knives and the blender; always secure the lid, start blending on low, and keep hands away. Avoid honey for babies under 1, check for allergies to avocado or strawberries, cut pieces small, and supervise tasting to prevent choking.

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