Make an Orange Kiwi Smoothie
Make a refreshing orange kiwi smoothie using fresh fruit, yogurt, and a blender; learn measuring, chopping safely, and tasting healthy flavors.
Step-by-step guide to make an orange kiwi smoothie
Step 1
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
Step 2
Gather all the materials and put them on a clean counter.
Step 3
Ask an adult to help with the peeling and cutting parts.
Step 4
Rinse the orange and kiwis under cold running water.
Step 5
Peel the orange and the kiwis with the adult's help.
Step 6
With the adult helping hold the fruit safely cut the kiwis into small pieces on the cutting board.
Step 7
Separate the orange into segments and remove any seeds.
Step 8
Measure 1 cup of yogurt using the measuring cup.
Step 9
Pour the measured yogurt into the blender.
Step 10
Add the chopped kiwi and the orange segments to the blender.
Step 11
Add 1/2 cup of milk or fruit juice and 4 ice cubes to the blender.
Step 12
Put the blender lid on tightly.
Step 13
Ask an adult to plug in the blender and blend on medium until smooth for about 30 seconds.
Step 14
Pour the smoothie into a serving cup and take a small sip to taste the flavors.
Step 15
Share your finished orange kiwi smoothie on DIY.org.
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have a blender, measuring cup, milk, or ice cubes?
If you don't have a blender, use an immersion blender or mash the chopped kiwi and orange segments on the cutting board and whisk them into 1 cup of yogurt, and if you lack milk use 1/2 cup of fruit juice or water and replace ice cubes with a handful of frozen fruit.
Why is my smoothie lumpy or too thin, and how can I fix it?
If the smoothie stays lumpy after the step to 'blend on medium until smooth for about 30 seconds', ask the adult to blend in additional 10‑second bursts, add a splash more milk or juice if it's too thick, or with the adult's help unplug the blender and gently stir to move stubborn fruit toward the blades.
How can I change the steps so younger kids or older kids can help safely?
For preschoolers have the adult do the peeling, cutting, and plugging steps while the child rinses fruit, measures 1 cup of yogurt, and adds ingredients to the blender, and for older kids let them use a kid‑safe knife to cut kiwis on the cutting board and operate the blender under supervision.
How can we make the orange kiwi smoothie more interesting or healthier?
To personalize the recipe add a handful of spinach or 1/4 cup frozen mango when you put the chopped kiwi and orange segments into the blender, swap the 1/2 cup milk for coconut milk, stir in a teaspoon of honey after blending, or sprinkle chia seeds on top before pouring into the serving cup.
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Facts about healthy cooking for kids
🍊 One medium orange gives about 70% of a kid's daily vitamin C — perfect for a refreshing boost!
🥝 A single kiwifruit can pack more vitamin C than an orange, even though it's much smaller!
🥤 Smoothies zoomed into popularity in the U.S. during the 1960s and 1970s as quick, healthy drinks.
🦠 Yogurt often contains probiotics — friendly microbes that can help your tummy and digestion.
🔪 Cutting fruit safely (non-slip board, steady hands, or adult help) is one of the most important kitchen skills for kids.
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