Kids help make a delicious fresh fruit smoothie drink here

Title – Fresh Fruit Smoothie
By – Ed Schaaf
Primary Subject – PE & Health
Grade Level – 1 – 3

Goal:

Identify a healthy way to enjoy fruit and an alternative to frozen dairy drinks.

Materials:

• blender
• variety of fresh fruit (bananas, grapes, strawberries, pineapple pieces)
• lowfat vanilla yogurt
• apple juice (no sugar added)
• ice
• measuring cup
• plastic knives, plates, and cups
• napkins and paper towels

Procedure:

• Ask students if they can name the ingredients as you show them to the class.
• Then ask if they know what they will be making.
• While preparing the smoothies, discuss how much healthier and tastier it is to enjoy a fresh fruit smoothie than a commercially bought frozen dairy drink.
• Have students wash their hands before preparing the fruit.
• Students help prepare the fruit by peeling and cutting the fruit with the plastic knives on the plates.
• Students can also help measure and pour the ingredients into the blender.
• To make a smoothie, combine the following ingredients in a blender with the lid held on tight. Serve the smoothies in the paper cups.
  
  • 2 cups of fresh fruit
  • 1 cup of apple juice
  • 1/2 cup of ice
  • 1/2 cup of yogurt