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Fruit and Veggie Day / Fruit Smoothies

Fruit Smoothies

Children choose fruit and help blend creamy smoothies to taste and compare.

How to run it

  1. Wash hands and fruit, and have educators cut it.
  2. Let children add fruit, milk or yoghurt to the blender.
  3. An educator operates the blender.
  4. Pour into cups and compare flavours.

You will need

  • seasonal fruit
  • milk or yoghurt
  • blender
  • cups
  • knives (adult use)
Make it easier or harderYounger children choose fruit; older children can design and name recipes.
SafetyAdults use knives and blenders; check for dairy and fruit allergies and follow food hygiene practices.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children explore healthy food choices and preparation.

Fits these theme days

Fruit and Veggie DayHealthy Heart DayCafé DaySummer Holidays

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