Muscle Smoothie

This week is all about our amazing bodies, so we're starting with a snack your little one can "flex" about. The Muscle Smoothie is a thick, fruity blend of banana, yogurt and berries. Your child adds everything to the blender, you press the button, and then everybody makes their strongest muscle pose before the first sip.

What you need

• 1 ripe banana

• 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt (Greek or regular)

• 1/2 cup frozen berries

• 1/2 cup milk (any kind)

• Optional: a small handful of baby spinach (it turns the smoothie "Hulk green" and nobody can taste it)

• A blender and small cups

How to make it

1. Peel and drop. Your child peels the banana, breaks it into pieces and drops them into the blender.

2. Scoop and pour. They scoop in the yogurt and berries and help pour the milk. Count the scoops together.

3. Grown-up blends. Put the lid on tight and blend until smooth. Let your child hold their hands over their ears if the noise is a lot.

4. Pour and flex. Pour into small cups. Before sipping, everybody shows their biggest muscles.

Why we love it

Little kids love to feel strong, and this snack gives you an easy way to talk about how bodies work. Say something simple like, "Food gives our bodies energy to run, jump and climb." Pouring, scooping and counting are also great practice for small hands.

Make it your own

• Count to 3: Make it a Number 3 snack: 3 banana pieces, 3 spoonfuls of yogurt, 3 big sips.

• Dairy-free: Use a plant-based yogurt and milk.

• Freeze it: Pour leftovers into ice pop molds for a later treat.

A quick safety note: Blender blades are sharp. Keep the blender unplugged while your child adds ingredients, and blending is a grown-up job. Skip anything your family avoids.

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More for this week: see all our My Body activities, Letter C activities and Number 3 activities.

Every child is different. Please use your own judgment about what's safe and right for your family. Always supervise children during activities and while eating, and adjust foods for allergies, dietary needs and your child's age and chewing ability. Sprocket & Sprout shares these ideas for fun and learning only. We are not responsible for any injury, allergic reaction, damage or mess that may result from trying them. This post may contain affiliate links; if you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.