Green Kiwi Smoothie – Spend With Pennies

Any time is a great time for a refreshing and nutritious kiwi smoothie!

Smoothies in any flavor from strawberry banana to this green gem can quench a summer playtime thirst or refuel you after a workout. This has amazing flavor, lots of nutrition, and can be easily adapted to favorite add-ins too.

Quick and Easy Kiwi Smoothie

• Make kiwi smoothies for one in a personal blender or double up the recipe and make a batch or two for a crowd.
• A take on our fave green smoothie recipe, this is a healthy way to energize the day.
• Use up leftover fruit, fruit juice, or yogurt and create a signature smoothie.
• Use fresh fruit for a thinner smoothie or frozen fruit to thicken it.

Ingredients in a Kiwi Smoothie

KIWI FRUIT: Kiwis are inexpensive and plentiful year-round. They have a subtle, sweet, citrus taste that complements creamy ingredients like milk, cream, or yogurt.

Choose kiwis that are firm (not hard), fuzzy, and free of soft spots or tears in the flesh. Peel the kiwi and chop before blending.

GREENS: We love the addition of greens in this recipe, either kale or spinach can be used. You can skip them if you’d like but greens add nutrition without changing the flavor.

TROPICAL FRUIT:  Vitamin C-based fruits like orange and pineapple give this kiwi smoothie a bright tangy flavor and add to the texture.

YOGURT: Yogurt gives kiwi smoothies a creamy texture and beautiful pale green color for a gorgeous presentation. It also adds beneficial probiotics to the mix! Use plain yogurt, coconut, or vanilla for best results. If using a sweetened yogurt, adjust the honey to desired sweetness, or leave it out.

How to Make Kiwi Smoothies

1. Blend kale or spinach (if using), orange juice, & honey in a blender until it is smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients (per the recipe below) & blend. Serve immediately.

Variations

• Smoothies are perfect for getting creative! No kale? No problem! Add chopped spinach or even a green powder supplement for a boost of nutrition. Add some chia seeds for extra nutrition.
• Pop in fruits like fresh or frozen blueberry, strawberry, pear, mango, or bananas.
• Peeled cucumbers are extra refreshing and avocado will make smoothies extra creamy.
• Want a dessert smoothie? Mix in Simple Syrup instead of honey, top with Whipped Cream, and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.

Freeze Leftovers

For future smoothies, pour smoothies into individual zippered bags with the date written on the outside. Blend frozen smoothies in a blender and enjoy them all over again! Or, freeze smoothie cubes and add to iced tea or sparkling water for a sweet and fancy garnish!

So Many Smoothies!

What’s your favorite kind of smoothie? Leave us a comment below!