Sweet 'n' Refreshing Fruit Smoothie

February 19, 2025

Ingredients

  • blender or food processor
  • 4–6 ice cubes
  • 1 cup sliced fruit such as mango, strawberries, or banana
  • 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk or coconut cream
  • ½ cup milk or coconut milk*
  • sweetener like honey (optional)
  • *or milk alternative of your choice

Preparation

Adult Helper Needed!

① With an adult, place all ingredients in a blender or food processor.

② Blend ingredients until smooth.

③ If you want, add a sweetener like honey.

④ Pour blended smoothie into a glass.

⑤ Enjoy!

Can You Find It?

Are any tropical fruits like dragon fruit, jackfruit, soursop, star fruit, lychee, or passion fruit sold near where you live? Pick up one new fruit next time you go to the market. How does it smell? How does it feel in your hands? Would you like to try it?

Illustration adapted from Global Kids (Barefoot Books), written Homa Sabet Tavangar and illustrated by Sophie Fatus

50+ hands-on activities divided into 5 categories to teach children about crafts, food, games, festivals, and ways of helping others around the world.

www.barefootbooks.com/global-kids-deck

Ingredients

  • blender or food processor
  • 4–6 ice cubes
  • 1 cup sliced fruit such as mango, strawberries, or banana
  • 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk or coconut cream
  • ½ cup milk or coconut milk*
  • sweetener like honey (optional)
  • *or milk alternative of your choice
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