Healthy Kiwi Smoothie with Greek Yogurt Recipe
This Healthy Kiwi Smoothie with Greek Yogurt is a vibrant and nutrient-packed drink perfect for a refreshing breakfast or snack. Packed with fresh fruits like kiwi, mango, and banana, combined with creamy Greek yogurt and nutritious spinach, this smoothie offers a deliciously smooth texture and a balanced blend of flavors. The addition of chia seeds boosts its fiber and omega-3 content, while the homemade vanilla and lime juice enhance its refreshing taste. It’s quick to prepare and customizable, making it a wholesome choice for a healthy lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Liquid Base
- 2 cups milk of choice (unsweetened almond milk recommended)
Fruits and Vegetables
- 2 large kiwis (ripe, skin-on if desired)
- 1 cup mango (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 a banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup avocado chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups baby spinach
Dairy and Add-ins
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 a lime, juice only
- Optional: unflavoured or vanilla protein powder
- Optional: ice cubes (if not using frozen ingredients)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients as listed. If using fresh fruits and vegetables, wash and peel the kiwis, chop mango and banana if necessary. If you prefer, keep kiwi skin on for extra fiber and nutrients.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Start by pouring the 2 cups of milk of your choice into a high-speed blender. Add the baby spinach, kiwi, mango, banana, avocado, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and lime juice. Optionally, add protein powder or ice cubes depending on your preferred texture and nutritional boost.
- Blend Smooth: Blend everything on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender if necessary to ensure all ingredients are fully combined.
- Adjust Consistency and Flavor: Taste your smoothie and add more liquid milk if it’s too thick, or more fruit to sweeten. You can also add more lime juice for tanginess or vanilla extract for additional flavor.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately to benefit from the fresh flavors and nutritional content.
Notes
- Using skin-on kiwis increases fiber and antioxidant content.
- Frozen fruits help create a naturally chilled smoothie without needing ice cubes.
- Substitute almond milk with any milk alternative or dairy milk as preferred.
- Adding protein powder is optional but increases protein content for a more filling smoothie.
- Chia seeds add thickness and omega-3 fatty acids along with fiber.
- Adjust the amount of liquid according to your desired smoothie consistency.
