A zingy and wholesome kiwi smoothie is perfect at any time!
Smoothies in any flavor, from strawberry banana to this green gem, can quench your thirst during a summer day of outdoor recreation or help you recover from an intense workout.
This dish is full of vitamins, has a fantastic flavor, and is simple to modify with your preferred additions.
Simple and Quick Kiwi Smoothie
- Use a personal blender to prepare kiwi smoothies for yourself, or double the recipe to feed a party.
- This is a healthy twist on our favorite green smoothie recipe and a great way to start the day.
- Make a unique smoothie out of leftover fruit, fruit juice, or yogurt.
- For a smoothie that is thicker or thinner, fresh or frozen fruit can be used.
Ingredients in a Kiwi Smoothie
A KIWI FRUIT All year long, kiwis are affordable and plentiful. They pair well with creamy items like milk, cream, or yogurt because of their delicate, sweet, citrus flavor.
Pick kiwis that are fuzzy, firm (but not rigid), and free of soft areas or flesh tears. Before blending, cut the kiwi.
GREENS: Kale or spinach can be used as the greens in this recipe, which we adore. Although you are free to omit them, greens contribute nutrients without altering the flavor.
Tropical fruit adds to the flavor and texture of this smoothie and contains vitamin C-rich fruits like orange and pineapple.
YOGURT: For a wonderful presentation, yogurt gives kiwi smoothies a creamy texture and lovely pale green color.
Additionally, it includes healthy probiotics in the mix! For optimal results, combine vanilla, coconut, or plain yogurt. If using yogurt with added sugar, modify the honey’s sweetness or omit it altogether.
Making Kiwi Smoothies
- If using, combine kale or spinach, orange juice, and honey in a blender and process until smooth.
- Blend in the remaining ingredients as directed in the instructions below. Serve right away.
Blender Tip
Although you can’t taste it, kale is an optional addition to this recipe for nutrition.
This recipe begins by blending the tough green with the juice before adding the remaining ingredients. This makes sure that everything is well-blended, and smooth, and won’t alter the smoothie’s texture.
Variations
- Smoothies are ideal for inspiring creativity. No kale? No issue! For an increase in nutrition, mix in some chopped spinach or even a green powder supplement. Chia seeds can be included to increase nutrition.
- Fruits like blueberries, strawberries, pear, mango, or bananas, either fresh or frozen, can be added.
- Avocados will make smoothies more creamy, and peeled cucumbers are even more pleasant.
- Want a smoothie for dessert? Swap out the honey for Simple Syrup, add Whipped Cream over top, then top with toasted coconut flakes.
Creating a Beautiful Smoothie: Any fruit you desire can be added, but if you combine too many red or blue fruits with green kiwi, the smoothie will become brown. Although it might not look as lovely, it will still taste wonderful.
Freeze leftovers
Pour smoothies into separate zipped bags and mark the date on the outside to store them for later.
Blend frozen smoothies in a blender to relive your favorite flavors! Or, for a sweet and beautiful garnish, freeze smoothie cubes and add them to iced tea or sparkling water!
Kiwi Smoothie
This smoothie is creamy, rich, and completely enticing thanks to a generous helping of fresh fruit and vegetables, yogurt, and honey.
five minutes to prepare
5 minutes to cook overall 10 minutes servings: two smoothie |
Ingredients
- ¼ cup kale optional
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ⅓ cup yogurt
- 1 cup pineapple
- 4 kiwis
- 1 cup ice
- 1-2 teaspoons of honey
Instructions
- Blend the kale, yogurt, and orange juice in a blender until thoroughly combined.
- Blend the remaining ingredients until smooth.
- Serve right away.
Notes
- Before adding the remaining ingredients, fully blending and smoothing the kale with juice helps.
- For a thinner smoothie, use fresh fruit; for a thicker smoothie, use frozen fruit.
- In this recipe, yogurt can be either sweetened or unsweetened. You might need to adjust the amount of honey to taste if you’re using plain yogurt.
- In ice cube trays, leftovers can be frozen and used in smoothies in the future.
Nutrition information
Calories: 197 | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 824mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 1145IU | Vitamin C: 234mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1mg