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If it is too thick, add a little liquid; if too thin, add a little food.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf there are more groups than blenders, some groups will have to wait while some groups are blending, and each blender must be cleaned again in hot, soapy water after use. While the groups who aren\u2019t blending are waiting, they should come up with a funny name for their creation (e.g. a mixture of banana, cocoa, orange and yoghurt might be a \u2018Sludgie\u2019). Those who\u2019ve blended must wait for the others should do the same.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00226\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen the smoothies are ready, they should be liquid enough to pour into cups. 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