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



Step-by-step guide to make an avocado strawberry smoothie
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
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 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!
🧪 Measuring ingredients helps recipes turn out the same every time—kitchen math is a delicious superpower!
🥤 Smoothies are an easy way to squeeze a full serving (or more) of fruit and even veggies into one tasty cup.
🍓 Strawberries wear their seeds on the outside—each berry can have about 200 tiny seeds.
🔌 The first electric blenders appeared in the 1920s to help soda shops and cooks make milkshakes and sauces.


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