This weight loss recipe of the Vitamin-C-rich kiwi smoothie will give you a healthy, delicious, and filling breakfast option for the breakfast.
This velvety mixture provides volume, sweetness, as well as a sense of fullness; it is just the perfect help for the more fit you!
Benefits of Kiwi
Where do we even start? Despite its humble appearance, the kiwi fruit is packed with essential nutrients, including vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Here’s a glimpse of the myriad benefits it offers:
– Cell regeneration for youthful skin
– Cancer prevention properties
– Anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory benefits
– Alkaline balance to counter stomach acidity and alleviate digestive issues
– Rich in folate, particularly vital for expectant mothers
– Digestive aid, offering relief from constipation
– Low glycemic index, suitable for diabetic individuals
– Heart health promotion, including blood clot reduction and blood pressure regulation
– Macular degeneration prevention, fostering improved vision
– Serotonin provision for enhanced sleep and potential insomnia reduction
– Asthma symptom alleviation and overall lung health improvement
– Pathogens that bolster the immune system
Top Tips When Making This Kiwi Smoothie
- Keep the Kiwi Skin On:
Kiwi Skin contains so much nutrition! And it will disappear into your smoothie, no matter how much you might not like how it feels!
A tip for kiwi skin is to use organic kiwis, if you decide to use the skin. Otherwise, the better practice is to peel them.
- Prioritize Frozen Fruit:
Using a blender, place the fruit that is frozen on the bottom. The closer it is to the blades, the smoother it will be.
When it comes to blending, frozen fruit can be difficult and if possible, should be added near the blades for even smoother blending.
- Initiate Blending at a Gentle Pace:
Start by mixing at a slower speed so that the blender can properly shred the frozen fruit.
Once again, blend at a lower speed for around 30 seconds before ramping it up as the contents of the blender thicken.
- Avoid Excessive Blending:
While the thickness of the smoothie means it is unlikely to foam, over-blending with a straight-up blender does introduce a lot of air into the system.
For best results, blend 2-3 minutes.
How to Prepare a Kiwi Smoothie
Made with almond milk as a liquid base, this vegan-dairy-free concoction presents a healthy fusion with protein supplementation.
Ingredients:
– 1 peach, peeled and sliced
– 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
– 1 frozen banana, peeled and sliced
– 1 cup spinach
– ½ avocado, peeled
– ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
– ¼ cup coconut water
– Grated ginger (optional)
– 1 scoop rice protein powder (optional)
– Maple syrup to taste
Instructions:
- Add everything in a blender and blend until smooth
- To reach the desired thick consistency, add more liquid as to your preference.
- Enjoy your Rejuvenating Kiwi Smoothie!
What Foods Complement Kiwi Well?
Kiwi pairs excellently with a variety of fruits, including:
– Berries: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
– Tropical fruits: pineapple, mango
– Citrus fruits: orange, lemon, lime
– Melons: cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon
– Apples, bananas, cherries, peaches, coconut, and more
Additionally, non-fruit items that make delightful companions to kiwi include:
– Shelled walnuts
– Sliced almonds
– Pistachios
– Mint
– Ginger
– Sweet honey
– Maple syrup
Can you freeze kiwi for smoothies?
Absolutely! Here’s the best way to do it.
- Peel and slice the kiwi.
- Lay the slices on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and freeze.
- Once frozen, transfer the slices to Ziplock bags for storage.
Kiwi can get pretty mushy after thawing, but smoothies are a perfect excuse to blend things. Slice them &lightly thaw them before you throw them in the blender – this procedure works best for the smoothie.
While we are on the topic of the freezer, frozen kiwi will last about 10-12 months, and with the following recipes, I am sure that they will not be in your freezer for longer than that.
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