Activity Name:
Make Your Own Fruit Smoothie
Suitable For:
4+ years
Time Required:
15–20 minutes
What you will need:
- 1 banana
- A handful of strawberries or other soft fruit
- 150ml milk or fruit juice
- 2 tablespoons of natural yoghurt
- A blender
- A cup or glass
Tip: You can swap the fruit for whatever you have at home! Always check ingredients for allergies.
How to do it:
- Wash your hands and prepare your fruit. An adult can help children cut any larger or harder pieces.
- Add the fruit, yoghurt and milk or juice to the blender.
- With adult supervision, blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the smoothie into a cup or glass.
- Taste your smoothie and talk about the different flavours and textures!
What Will the Children Learn:
Children will explore healthy eating while practising measuring, counting and following instructions. They’ll also develop independence and creativity through different colours, flavours and textures.
Top Tips:
Get creative with different fruit combinations and let children choose their ingredients. Try frozen fruit or create a colourful smoothie!
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