Make Orange Pineapple Mint Smoothie
Make a refreshing orange, pineapple, and mint smoothie using fruit, yogurt or milk, ice, and a blender, with adult supervision for blending.
Step-by-step guide to make an orange, pineapple, and mint smoothie
Step 1
Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Step 2
Rinse the orange and the mint leaves under cold running water.
Step 3
Ask an adult to cut the pineapple into chunks and cut the orange into segments on the cutting board.
Step 4
Put one cup of pineapple chunks into the blender.
Step 5
Add the orange segments into the blender.
Step 6
Add a few fresh mint leaves into the blender.
Step 7
Pour one cup of yogurt or one cup of milk into the blender.
Step 8
Add one cup of ice cubes into the blender.
Step 9
Secure the blender lid tightly so nothing spills.
Step 10
Ask an adult to blend the mixture on medium speed until it is smooth about 30 seconds.
Step 11
Ask the adult to turn off and unplug the blender and then remove the lid carefully.
Step 12
Ask the adult to pour the smoothie into your drinking cup.
Step 13
Taste your smoothie to see if you want it sweeter or thinner.
Step 14
Stir gently with a spoon or add a little more milk if you want it thinner.
Step 15
Take a photo and share your finished orange pineapple mint 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 I use instead of fresh pineapple, orange, or yogurt if I can't find them?
If fresh pineapple or orange segments aren't available, use one cup of frozen pineapple chunks in place of 'Put one cup of pineapple chunks into the blender' and substitute one cup of plant-based milk or coconut yogurt for 'Pour one cup of yogurt or one cup of milk into the blender'.
What should I do if the blender leaves big chunks or the lid leaks while blending?
Make sure you 'Secure the blender lid tightly so nothing spills', ask an adult to blend longer on medium speed (more than the about 30 seconds listed) and add a splash more milk or an extra ice cube if the mixture is too thick, then stop and reseal the lid if it leaks.
How can I adapt this smoothie activity for different ages?
For younger children let them 'Rinse the orange and the mint leaves under cold running water', add pre-cut pineapple and press the blender start button with supervision, while older kids can measure 'one cup' portions, help 'Ask an adult to cut the pineapple into chunks and cut the orange into segments', and experiment with the yogurt-to-milk ratio themselves.
How can we make the smoothie more interesting or share-worthy?
Follow the instruction 'Taste your smoothie to see if you want it sweeter or thinner' and customize by stirring in a teaspoon of honey or a handful of spinach, garnishing with a mint sprig, or pouring into a fun cup and 'Take a photo and share your finished orange pineapple mint smoothie on DIY.org'.
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Facts about smoothie making for kids
🍍 A pineapple plant usually takes about 18–24 months to grow a single sweet pineapple.
🌿 Mint leaves contain natural oils (like menthol) that give them a bright, fresh smell—use a little for big flavor!
🍊 Oranges are famous for their vitamin C, which helps keep your immune system strong.
🥤 Smoothies became a popular quick breakfast and health-food choice in the 1960s and 1970s.
🔌 The first electric blenders appeared in the 1920s, making it easy to mix drinks and smoothies at home.
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