As a health and wellness enthusiast, I am always on the lookout for delicious and nutritious recipes that can help me maintain a balanced diet. That’s why I am excited to share with you some of my favorite kiwi smoothie recipes that are not only tasty but also packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
- Kiwi Banana Smoothie
- Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie
- Kiwi Spinach Smoothie
- Kiwi Mango Smoothie
- Kiwi Pineapple Smoothie
1. Kiwi Banana Smoothie
This smoothie is a classic combination that never disappoints. It’s creamy, sweet, and tangy all at the same time.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 kiwis, peeled
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Serve immediately.
2. Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie
This smoothie is perfect for when you want a burst of sweetness in the morning. The combination of kiwi and strawberries is a match made in heaven.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 2 kiwis, peeled
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Serve immediately.
3. Kiwi Spinach Smoothie
This smoothie is a great way to sneak some greens into your diet without sacrificing taste. The kiwi and spinach complement each other perfectly.
Ingredients:
- 2 kiwis, peeled
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Serve immediately.
4. Kiwi Mango Smoothie
This smoothie is like a tropical vacation in a glass. The sweetness of the mango pairs perfectly with the tartness of the kiwi.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
- 2 kiwis, peeled
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Serve immediately.
5. Kiwi Pineapple Smoothie
This smoothie is perfect for when you want something refreshing and tropical. The pineapple and kiwi make a great team.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 2 kiwis, peeled
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Serve immediately.
FAQ
What are the health benefits of kiwis?
Kiwis are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, including vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, folate, and potassium. They also contain fiber, which can aid in digestion and help you feel full.
How many calories are in a kiwi smoothie?
The number of calories in a kiwi smoothie can vary depending on the ingredients you use. Generally, a kiwi smoothie made with fruit and milk or yogurt will have around 150-250 calories.
Can I make a kiwi smoothie ahead of time?
While it’s best to drink your smoothie immediately after blending, you can make a kiwi smoothie ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Give it a good stir before drinking.
Are kiwi smoothies good for weight loss?
Kiwi smoothies can be a great addition to a weight loss diet, as they are low in calories and high in nutrients. However, be mindful of the other ingredients you add to your smoothie, as some can be high in sugar and calories.
Can I use frozen kiwi in my smoothie?
Yes, you can use frozen kiwi in your smoothie. Simply peel and chop the kiwi before freezing it, and add it directly to your blender when you’re ready to make your smoothie.
What is the best time of day to drink a kiwi smoothie?
There is no specific time of day that is best to drink a kiwi smoothie. It can be a great breakfast option, or a refreshing snack or dessert at any time of day.
Can I use a different type of milk in my kiwi smoothie?
Yes, you can use any type of milk you prefer in your kiwi smoothie. Some popular options include almond milk, soy milk, and coconut milk.
Can I add protein powder to my kiwi smoothie?
Yes, you can add protein powder to your kiwi smoothie to give it an extra boost of nutrition. Simply add the protein powder to your blender along with the other ingredients.
Pros
Kiwi smoothies are a great way to incorporate more fruit into your diet, and they can help you meet your daily vitamin and nutrient needs. They are also a delicious and refreshing way to stay hydrated.
Tips
Experiment with different combinations of fruit and liquid to create your own unique kiwi smoothie recipes. Don’t be afraid to try new things!
Summary
Kiwi smoothies are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Whether you prefer a classic kiwi banana smoothie or a tropical kiwi mango smoothie, there is a recipe out there for everyone. Try incorporating kiwi smoothies into your diet and see how they can benefit your health and well-being.
Simple Green Smoothies
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Author by : Jen Hansard
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2015-11-03
Publisher by : Rodale
ISBN :
Description : Jen Hansard and Jadah Sellner are on a fresh path to health and happiness--deprivation not included. In their book, Simple Green Smoothies, these two friends invite you into a sane and tasty approach to health that will inspire and energize you on your own journey toward a happier life. The Simple Green Smoothies' lifestyle doesn't involve counting calories or eliminating an entire food group. Instead, it encourages you to make one simple change: drink one green smoothie a day. Simple Green Smoothies includes a 10-day green smoothie kick-start to welcome you into the plant-powered lifestyle, with shopping lists included. Follow it up with 100+ delicious recipes that address everything from weight loss to glowing skin to kid-friendly options. Hansard and Sellner are two moms raising their own families on healthy, whole-food recipes. They've seen the amazing health benefits of green smoothies firsthand--from losing 27 pounds to getting more energy. Their wildly popular website has changed the lives of over 1 million people and made them the #1 green smoothie online resource. Simple Green Smoothies will empower you to take control of your health in a fun, sustainable way that can transform you from the inside out. Ready to join the plant-powered party?...
Smoothies Juices Prevention Healing Kitchen
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Author by : Frances Largeman-Roth
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2020-09-08
Publisher by : Hearst Home & Hearst Home Kids
ISBN :
Description : Enjoy 100+ refreshing smoothies and juices that promote gut health, glowing skin, heart health, strong muscles, and reduce inflammation from the trusted editors at Prevention. Smoothies and juices are a delicious and easy way to add more fruit and vegetables into your diet and satisfy cravings between meals. Organized by principal health benefit—gut health, heart health, silky skin, post-workout recovery, and reducing inflammation—every recipe includes a detailed explanation about why it's so good for you. Plus, nutrient-rich ingredients include whole fruits and vegetables like avocados, berries, and kale; fresh herbs like mint, basil, and cilantro; as well as healthy add-ins like collagen peptides, bone broth, celery juice, alternative milks, chia seeds, flax seeds, and hemp seeds, apple cider vinegar, filling proteins like nut butter and protein powders, and prebiotics and probiotics to support your microbiome. Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen includes: · 100+ healthy and delicious recipes such as Carrot-Coconut Smoothie, Pear-Almond Smoothie, Peaches ‘N’ Cream Oatmeal Smoothie, Citrus-Pineapple Smoothie, Pumpkin Detox Smoothie, Berry, Chia, and Mint Smoothie, Turmeric Twist, Celery Juice, Banana-Avocado Zinger, Blueberry Cobbler Smoothie Bowl, and more! · No additional equipment needed! All juices as well as smoothies can be made in your blender · Tips and tricks from the test kitchen for easy preparation · Recipes clearly labeled as high in fiber, protein, and calcium, as well as vegan and good for meals on-the-go · Nutritional values for every recipe · Lie-flat binding for easy use So power up your blenders! A healthier way of eating is only one tasty smoothie away....
No Meat Athlete
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Author by : Matt Frazier
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2013-10
Publisher by : Fair Winds Press (MA)
ISBN :
Description : "Combining the winning elements of proven training approaches, motivational stories, and innovative recipes, No Meat Athlete is a unique guidebook, healthy-living cookbook, and nutrition primer for the beginner, every day, and serious athlete who wants to live a meatless lifestyle. Author and popular blogger, Matt Frazier, will show you that there are many benefits to embracing a meat-free athletic lifestyle, including: Weight loss, which often leads to increased speed; Easier digestion and faster recovery after workouts; Improved energy levels to help with not just athletic performance but your day-to-day life; Reduced impact on the planet. Whatever your motivation for choosing a meat-free lifestyle, this book will take you through everything you need to know to apply your lifestyle to your training. Matt Frazier provides practical advice and tips on how to transition to a plant-based diet while getting all the nutrition you need; uses the power of habit to make those changes last; and offers up menu plans for high performance, endurance, and recovery. Once you've mastered the basics, Matt delivers a training manual of his own design for runners of all abilities and ambitions. The manual provides training plans for common race distances and shows runners how to create healthy habits, improve performance, and avoid injuries. No Meat Athlete will take you from the start to finish line, giving you encouraging tips, tricks, and advice along the way"--...
The Blender Girl Smoothies
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Author by : Tess Masters
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2015-06-30
Publisher by : Ten Speed Press
ISBN :
Description : A beautiful collection of vegan smoothies from powerhouse blogger The Blender Girl, featuring photographs, flavor boosters, and nutritional add-ons for every recipe. The Blender Girl takes smoothies to the next level in this comprehensive guide, helping you blast your way to good health and blended bliss. These 100 creative and delicious recipes are designed to fit your every need, whether you want to detox, lose a few pounds, get energized, or guard against seasonal colds. Each smoothie has three optional boosters (like chia seeds, ginger, coconut oil, or wheat grass) that allow you to ramp up flavor, nutrient value, or both. Featuring gorgeous photography throughout, a smoothie pantry that demystifies unusual ingredients, icons to identify smoothies that fit your particular dietary needs, and strategies for achieving smoothie success, this accessible handbook makes it fun and easy to find your perfect blend....
Smoothie Project
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Author by : Catherine McCord
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2019-12-17
Publisher by : Abrams
ISBN :
Description : “It is impossible to look at the rainbow of options in Smoothie Project without seeing health on every page. I am, as in all things WEELICIOUS, sold.” —Jennifer Garner Let Catherine McCord, the trusted family food expert and Weelicious founder, serve up for you almost 100 transformative recipes for nourishing and delicious smoothies. She is an expert recipe developer who helps families eat healthfully and deliciously. When her son started suffering from chronic nausea and her family doctors couldn’t help, McCord turned to her experience with nutrition for an answer, researching until she discovered a solution—smoothies. She shared her family’s story and some of her favorite smoothie recipes on social media, and the Smoothie Project, a daily online source of inspiration, was born. People began to use her recipes and share how smoothies had become a force of change in their lives, too. Years of witnessing the positive effects that smoothies can offer inspired McCord to create a smoothie bible packed with almost 100 of her favorite tried-and-tested recipes. With guidance from top nutritionists, McCord explains how to eat based on your age and details the health benefits of key smoothie ingredients, so you can: Reduce stress and anxiety Lose weight Control ADHD symptoms Boost your immune system Improve digestion Increase your energy Eat to support pregnancy or breastfeeding Have beautiful, strong skin, hair, and nails Encourage kids to eat nutritious foods And more! McCord offers a way to change your life in just twenty-eight days, using only your blender. All you have to do is commit to having one of her smoothies each morning for a month, and every glass will bring you one step closer to achieving your goals....
Best 100 Smoothies For Kids
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Author by : Deborah Harroun
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2015-05-19
Publisher by : Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN :
Description : Kids love smoothies, and you will love serving your children the kid-tested smoothies in this idea-packed book. Food blogger and mom to three Deborah Harroun serves up a hundred bright, healthy, and satisfying drinks, each one made without processed sugar, including: Breakfast Smoothies—complete meals in a glass that are a convenient alternative to sugary cereals or fat- and cholesterol-heavy eggs and bacon, yet have plenty of protein to get the brain started for the day Lunchtime Smoothies—Substantial midday energy boosters to serve at home or add to a lunchbox, like a Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie and a Sweet Potato, Mango, and Peach Smoothie Dessert Smoothies—Healthier than cake or cookies, but just as tasty, from a Raspberry Cheesecake Smoothie to an Eggnog Smoothie and beyond Bedtime Smoothies—Nighttime snacks that actually help kids sleep, made with ingredients that feature tryptophan, magnesium, and potassium, all known to help relax the body and facilitate sleep In addition to smoothies that use a milk or yogurt base, there are many dairy-free options, too. These are healthy drinks, chock-full of important plant-based nutrients, that kids will find irresistible. Praise for Best 100 Smoothies for Kids “As a cookbook author and mom, I think Deborah’s Best 100 Smoothies for Kids is a must-have book that will be a go-to source for many years to come. I love that there are delicious and healthy smoothies for breakfast, lunch, and bedtime!” —Jenny Flake, creator of the Picky Palate blog and author of The Picky Palate Cookbook “It’s great to have an arsenal of smoothie recipes that not only suit children’s palates but also help them get their daily fruits and vegetables. This book has me energized anew to include all the vegetables of the rainbow in our family’s smoothies.” —Jessica Fisher, creator of the blogs Life as Mom and Good Cheap Eats and author of Best 100 Juices for Kids...
5 2 Juice Diet
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Author by : Jason Vale
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2015-10
Publisher by : Juice Factory
ISBN :
Description : Jason Vale - the world's number one name in juicing - brings you his final 'juice diet plan' ever - the 5:2 Juice Diet. By taking 5:2 beyond simple calorie counting and combining the science behind it with some incredible, nutrient-rich and delicious juice recipes, Jason Vale's 5:2 Juice Diet revolutionizes 5:2 and takes the potential health benefits to another level. Jason believes that where you get your calories from on your 'fasting' days and the rest of the week does matter. In this book, you will not only find all the beautiful, nutritious, calorie-controlled recipes for his 4 Week 5:2 Juice Diet Challenge - all in full colour - but also delicious creative healthy recipe ideas for the other days to ensure you get not just weight loss, but nutrition for life Jason is an international authority on health, with over a dozen books including his global bestselling 7lbs in 7 days: Juice Master Diet and his ground-breaking documentary Super Juice Me . He is frequently featured on radio, television and in the press in the UK, Ireland, America, Australia and beyond, and his unique approach focuses on the right psychology and nutritional tools to make weight loss and good health easy and delicious for everyone. The book contains: * The Full 5:2 Juice Diet Plan * Shopping List For Each Week * Jason's 4 Week 5:2 Juice Diet Challenge * Full Q & A * The Science Behind 5:2 * Wholefood Recipes For Non 'Fast' Days * A Week In The Life Of ... Plus of course the usual dose of Jason inspiration...
