Strawberry Smoothie: Recipes for Healthy Kids

Based on the recipe, the reader should consider making this type of smoothie in order to-

• make a delicious snack

• enjoy a great tasting beverage

• find a different way to enjoy a smoothie

• share it with others

Which sentence is a fact based on the recipe?

• Luckily, this recipe is very easy to make and can accommodate kids that are lactose intolerant.

• Just a few basic ingredients blended together will render you a delicious smoothie in no time.

• Smoothies tastes great with fresh fruit, but can be made with frozen fruit.

• A smoothie is a thick beverage made from blended raw fruit and or vegetables.

If the author had included reasons for using a spatula instead of a spoon, in which section would it appear?

• Gather Your Supplies

• To Make the Smoothie

• Variations and Suggestions

• Try Your Smoothies For

What does the word render most likely mean in the sentence: "Just a few basic ingredients blended together will render you a delicious smoothie in no time"?

• Purchase

• Provide

• Destroy

• Replace

If a person wanted a thicker smoothie, at which step in the recipe would a banana be added?

• Gather all of your materials in one area.

• Put the lid on and make sure that it is secured tightly.

• place your non-liquid ingredients into the blender

• Scrape down the sides and blend for another 30 seconds.

• Plug in your blender, and place all liquid ingredients inside.

Which section helps the reader understand how to solve a problem with the smoothie’s thickness?

• Nutritional Analysis

• Try Your Smoothie For…

• To Make the Smoothie

• Variations and Suggestions

Select two details from the passage that support the idea that smoothies are easy to customize.

• This recipe is very easy to make…

• If you don't have any strawberries on hand, use any other type of fruit or vegetables you find tasty!

• If you would like to make it sweeter, creamier, and thicker, add a ripe banana during step 3.

• Just a few basic ingredients....

Match each heading to what kind of information it provides.

• Equipment and components list

• What's a Smoothie

• Definition and background info

• Gather Yor Supplies

• Health and diet facts

• Nutritional Analysis

• Step-by-step guidance

• To Make the Smoothie

According to the instructions, what should you do after placing all non-liquid ingredients into the blender?

• Put the lid on and make sure that it is secured tightly.

• Turn on the blender before adding the lid.

• Add more non-liquid ingredients after blending.

• Remove the blender jar from the base before blending.

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for making the smoothie?

• Add a ripe banana to make it sweeter and creamier

• Use frozen fruits for the freshest smoothies

• Mash fruits if you don't have a strong blender

• Add more ice cubes if it's not thick enough