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.
About this activity
Make a refreshing orange kiwi smoothie using fresh fruit, yogurt, and a blender; learn measuring, chopping safely, and tasting healthy flavors.
What you need
Step by step
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Step 1
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
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Step 2
Gather all the materials and put them on a clean counter.
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Step 3
Ask an adult to help with the peeling and cutting parts.
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Step 4
Rinse the orange and kiwis under cold running water.
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Step 5
Peel the orange and the kiwis with the adult's help.
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Step 6
With the adult helping hold the fruit safely cut the kiwis into small pieces on the cutting board.
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Step 7
Separate the orange into segments and remove any seeds.
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Step 8
Measure 1 cup of yogurt using the measuring cup.
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Step 9
Pour the measured yogurt into the blender.
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Step 10
Add the chopped kiwi and the orange segments to the blender.
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Add 1/2 cup of milk or fruit juice and 4 ice cubes to the blender.
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Put the blender lid on tightly.
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Ask an adult to plug in the blender and blend on medium until smooth for about 30 seconds.
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Pour the smoothie into a serving cup and take a small sip to taste the flavors.
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Share your finished orange kiwi smoothie on DIY.org.
Fun facts
How do I make an orange kiwi smoothie with my child?
To make the smoothie, wash fruit, peel and segment two oranges, peel and chop two kiwis into small pieces. Let the child measure 1 cup of yogurt and 1/2 cup of milk or orange juice, and add a teaspoon of honey if desired. With adult supervising, child can use a child-safe knife or mashed fork to cut; adult operates blender or helps. Blend until smooth (30–60 seconds), pour into cups, and taste together.
What materials and ingredients do I need to make an orange kiwi smoothie?
Materials: 2 fresh oranges, 2 ripe kiwis, 1 cup yogurt (plain or flavored), 1/2 cup milk or orange juice, optional honey or maple syrup, blender, measuring cups and spoons, cutting board, child-safe knife or plastic mashing tool, adult knife for tough peels, cup or pitcher, spoons and napkins. Non-slip mat and close adult supervision are essential for safe chopping and using the blender.
What ages is making an orange kiwi smoothie suitable for?
This activity suits different ages: toddlers (2–4) can wash fruit, help drop pieces into the bowl, and taste; preschoolers (4–6) can learn measuring, stir, and mash soft kiwis with supervision; school-age kids (7–10) can practice safe chopping with a child-safe knife and help load the blender under adult watch; older kids (11+) can measure and blend independently if taught safety rules. Always supervise around knives and blenders.
What are the benefits of making and drinking an orange kiwi smoothie with kids?
Benefits: Orange kiwi smoothie provides vitamin C, fiber, natural sugars, and probiotics from yogurt, supporting immunity and digestion. Making it teaches measuring, safe chopping, following steps, and sensory exploration of flavors and textures. It's a healthy alternative to sugary snacks and encourages kids to try whole fruits. Use low-sugar yogurt and adjust sweetness together to teach taste balancing and nutrition. Adult guidance ensures safe handling of tools.
Watch & Learn
Need 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.