Kiwi Smoothie
This kiwi smoothie recipe blends kiwi, banana, and Greek yogurt into a thick, naturally sweet drink. Five ingredients, five minutes, no ice needed.
Equipment
- High-speed blender
- Glass mason jars - 16oz size for storing or serving
- Vegetable peeler - for peeling kiwi
- Handheld citrus juicer - for the lime
- Silicone ice cube tray - (optional) if using ice
- Reusable stainless steel straws - (optional)
- Reusable silicone freezer bags - (optional) for pre-portioning frozen banana
Ingredients
- 4 kiwis - ripe, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 banana - large, sliced and frozen at least 2 hours ahead
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt - 240g
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk - 240ml
- 2 tablespoons honey - 30ml, plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice - 15ml
- 1/2 cup ice cubes - 75g, optional, if you want it colder or thicker
- 4 fresh kiwi slices - optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Peel the kiwis with a peeler or paring knife, then roughly chop each into 2-3 chunks.
- Pour the almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey, and lime juice into the blender jar in that order.
- Add the chopped kiwi and frozen banana slices to the blender. Add ice cubes now if using.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth. Scrape down sides if needed.
- Taste and adjust consistency with extra almond milk or sweetness with more honey, blending briefly after each addition.
- Pour into two glasses, garnish with a fresh kiwi slice on the rim if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use kiwis that give slightly when pressed for the best balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Pre-slice and freeze bananas in batches so they're always ready for smoothies.
- Add honey last and taste before blending it in, since kiwi and banana sweetness varies.
- Blend the liquid and yogurt for a few seconds before adding frozen fruit to help the blades build momentum.
- If the smoothie separates after sitting, a quick stir brings it back together.
- Skip the ice if your banana is well frozen to avoid diluting the kiwi flavor.
- Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before pouring for a colder drink.
- Don't over-blend past the smooth point, as extended blending can warm and thin the mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake or stir before drinking.
- Freeze leftover smoothie in popsicle molds for a frozen treat instead of refrigerating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothieCalories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 590mgFiber: 5gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 140mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 4mg
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