Why I love this kiwi smoothie
Normally, I have mixed feelings about smoothies. I love all the nutrients and how refreshing the fruit can be, but I’m not a fan of the added sugars or dairy in many of them. But, I’m kicking this year off on a much healthier note, with the green kiwi smoothie, using nothing but fruit, unsweetened vegan milk and yogurt, and fresh spinach.
And, I love that this vegan smoothie is so easy to prepare. It’s the perfect green smoothie recipe for beginners and is a tasty low sugar smoothie. The smoothie tastes great already, but adding in extra protein or fiber to taste is always a great way to help boost the health factor.
Feel free to add vegan protein powder to keep you fuller longer!
More dairy free smoothie recipes: pina colada smoothies / banana berry smoothie
Ingredient notes:
- Kiwi – Fresh or frozen will work in this recipe, but I like fresh for the best flavor.
- Green apple – Any kind of apples will work in this recipe, but I love the bright, tart flavor of a granny smith apple. Either way, there’s no need to peel it your apple. The skin adds fiber so just core and roughly chop before adding.
- Fresh spinach – I don’t recommend using frozen spinach for this smoothie. The measurements will be way off and the fresh greens are much brighter in flavor.
- Coconut yogurt – You can use any kind of dairy free yogurt you want, but I like unsweetened, plain coconut yogurt in mine because it’s creamy and tangy without added sugar. An unsweetened vanilla or tropical flavor would work really well here too.
Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Prepping a smoothie bag in advance is definitely a great way to cut down on the prep time in the morning! Making bags of chopped ingredients ready to go and in the freezer means you just have to take them out toss them in the blender. This can also have you use less ice so your smoothie doesn’t feel watered down if you’re a slow drinker.
Kiwi does freeze very well! Peeling and slicing it prior to freezing can help you to be able to grab as much as you want when needed and help prevent you wasted time and space in your freezer.
Green smoothies are so good for you that they are a great addition to your diet or a simple change you can make to your diet if you plan on weightloss or embracing a healthier lifestyle. Spinach helps to provide you with fiber, calcium, and vitamins A, C, and K. A green smoothie also helps to act as a detoxifier and a nice energy booster, so drink up!
Absolutely, just make sure that you wash it first! Raw spinach can be dirty and carry germs and soil (we don’t want to eat either of those!). Do not use frozen spinach in this recipe.
More dairy free breakfast recipes: healthy morning glory muffins / dairy free french toast / dairy free breakfast casserole / whole wheat pancakes
Apple Kiwi Green Smoothies
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana, peeled
- 1 large green apple, cored and chopped (keep the skins for extra fiber)
- 3 medium kiwis, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup unsweetened plain coconut yogurt
- 1 cup water, or dairy free milk
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- Prep the fruit. Peel and cube the kiwis. Peel the banana and break it into chunks. Core and roughly chop the apple — no need to remove the skin.
- Blend the smoothie. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth. Feel free to more ice or liquid to reach your desired consistency.
- Pour and serve. Divide the smoothie between two glasses and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Thanks for sharing. I’m just enjoying it right now. And, I’ve prepared it using my newly purchased hand blender.