Make an Orange Avocado Smoothie
Make a creamy orange avocado smoothie using oranges, avocado, yogurt, and milk while practicing measuring, peeling, and safe blender use with adult help.
Step-by-step guide to make an Orange Avocado Smoothie
Step 1
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds so your smoothie stays clean.
Step 2
Rinse the oranges and the avocado under cool running water to remove dirt.
Step 3
Ask an adult to peel the oranges and cut them into bite-size pieces on the cutting board.
Step 4
Ask an adult to cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.
Step 5
Use a spoon to scoop the avocado flesh into a measuring cup until you have 1 cup.
Step 6
Measure 1/2 cup of yogurt and add it to the empty blender jar.
Step 7
Measure 3/4 cup of milk and pour it into the blender jar.
Step 8
Put the orange pieces and the scooped avocado into the blender jar.
Step 9
Put the blender lid on and secure it tightly so nothing spills.
Step 10
Ask an adult to blend the mixture until it looks smooth and creamy.
Step 11
Ask an adult to turn off and unplug the blender before opening the lid.
Step 12
Pour the smoothie into a glass.
Step 13
Taste your smoothie with a spoon and smile at your tasty creation.
Step 14
Rinse the blender jar and spoon with warm water with adult help to clean up.
Step 15
Share a photo or story of your finished orange avocado 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 we use instead of yogurt or milk if they're hard to find?
If you don't have yogurt for the 'Measure 1/2 cup of yogurt' step, substitute 1/2 cup mashed banana or 1/2 cup silken tofu, and if you don't have 3/4 cup milk use 3/4 cup almond, oat milk, or extra orange juice.
My smoothie is still lumpy after blending — what should we check or do?
If the mixture isn't smooth after the 'ask an adult to blend' step, make sure the lid is secure, cut the orange pieces smaller, add a few tablespoons more milk, and blend in 10–20 second pulses until creamy.
How can we change the steps to suit different ages?
For younger kids, have them do 'Wash your hands', 'Rinse the oranges and the avocado', and help add the measured ingredients, while older kids can measure the avocado, yogurt, and milk and operate the blender with adult supervision for the cutting and blending steps.
How can we make the smoothie more interesting or personalized?
Before you 'Put the blender lid on', try adding a handful of spinach, 1 teaspoon honey, a tablespoon of chia seeds, or frozen orange segments to change the flavor, color, texture, or temperature of your poured smoothie.
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Facts about cooking and kitchen safety for kids
⚠️ Blender blades are sharp and spin very fast — always use a lid and get adult help when blending.
🍊 A medium orange has about 70 mg of vitamin C — great for keeping your immune system strong!
🥑 Avocados have lots of potassium — even more per 100g than bananas!
📏 Measuring helps recipes turn out the same every time — 1 cup is about 240 milliliters.
🥛 Yogurt often contains live 'probiotic' cultures that can help your tummy feel good.
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