Kiwi is a type of fruit that is both good for health and helps enhance skin beauty, along with many recipes made from this fruit. Let’s go to the kitchen with TasteVN to learn 7 delicious and simple smoothie recipes using kiwi right at home!
1. Avocado Banana Kiwi Smoothie
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Avocado Banana Kiwi Smoothie Serves 2
Avocado 1 fruit Kiwi 1 fruit Banana 1/2 fruit Yogurt 1 cup White sugar 2 tablespoons
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good avocados
- If you see the avocado stem core has a green color, then that avocado is not ripe. If the stem core is brown, the avocado is overripe, even spoiled. If the stem core is slightly yellow, it indicates that the avocado is just ripe, very delicious, and you should choose these avocados.
- Do not choose avocados with shiny green skin as this indicates the avocado is not ripe and cannot be used. Avocados that have turned to brownish-purple skin, with a rough texture, mean they have started to ripen.
- Common skin colors of avocados include water avocados with green speckles, regular avocados with brownish-pinkish-purple skin, and butter avocados with shiny dark brown skin that feel solid in hand.
- When choosing avocados, hold the avocado and gently press around; if the avocado feels heavy and firm, and soft to the touch, then it is a good ripe avocado. Shake the avocado lightly, and if you hear the seed inside rattle, then it is a good avocado.
How to choose good, sweet bananas
- Choose naturally ripened bananas (such as Siam bananas, ripe bananas, etc.) for a sweet taste when making cakes.
- Avoid choosing bruised bananas, those with soft spots or blackened areas.
- Choose banana bunches with both green and yellow fruits. Bananas ripened with chemicals will ripen evenly across the bunch, which is considered a very important factor for selecting safe bananas for the family.
- Choose bananas that have small black speckles (commonly called “cuốc eggs”), as ripe bananas emit a light, distinctive fragrance.
- Naturally ripened banana bunches will ripen evenly at the stem and the body of the banana. If the bananas are beautifully bright yellow but the stem and tip are still green, it means the seller has used chemicals to accelerate the ripening, which is not safe for health.
Tools needed
How to make Avocado Banana Kiwi Smoothie
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Prepare the ingredients
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh.
Slice the banana into pieces about 2 – 3cm.
Peel the kiwi and cut it into quarters.
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Blend the smoothie
Add all kiwi, banana, avocado, and 1 cup of yogurt, 2 tablespoons of sugar into the blender, and blend until smooth for about 15 seconds. Finally, add a few ice cubes to the blender, blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, then turn off the machine.
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Final product
The smoothie has a light fruity aroma, a creamy taste from avocado, and a sweet and sour flavor from kiwi, making it rich in taste and appealing. Moreover, it also contains yogurt, which is good for digestion!
2. Kale Banana Kiwi Smoothie
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Kale Banana Kiwi Smoothie Serves 2
Banana 1 piece Kiwi 1 piece Kale 1/2 cup Honey 1 teaspoon Flax seeds 1 tablespoon Ice cubes 1/2 cup
How to choose fresh and delicious kale
- Leaves should be dark green, with the leaves and stems still fresh, not wilted or showing signs of yellowing, browning, or small holes.
- It is recommended to choose small or medium-sized kale, as it will be softer, sweeter, and more fragrant compared to large leaves.
Required tools
Blender, knife, glass
How to make Kale Banana Kiwi Smoothie
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Prepare the ingredients
For the banana, cut it into thin slices.
Peel the kiwi and cut it into quarters.
Wash the kale thoroughly and let it drain.
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Blend the smoothie
Put everything into the blender, add 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of flaxseed, and ice cubes as well.
Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth, then pour it into a glass, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final product
The smoothie with the light sour taste of kiwi and the creamy flavor of banana blended with the sweetness of kale makes this smoothie unique and very appealing!
3. Strawberry kiwi smoothie
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie Serves 2
Strawberries 2 cups Kiwi 1 fruit Filtered water 1/2 cup White sugar 2 tablespoons Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
How to choose fresh and delicious strawberries
- Good strawberries will have a characteristic sweet aroma, while those with a faint smell may have been treated with chemicals during cultivation.
- Quality strawberries are usually bright red and juicy. Dark red strawberries may have been mixed with lower quality ones by the seller. Avoid buying those with green spots as strawberries do not continue to ripen after being picked like other fruits.
- Choose strawberries that still have their stems and leaves intact. If the stem is dry or yellow, these strawberries have been on the shelf for a few days and are not fresh.
- If there is a large distance between the stem and the fruit, those are likely to be sweet strawberries.
Tools needed
Blender, knife, cup
How to make Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the strawberries, drain, remove the stems, and cut them into quarters.
Similarly, cut the kiwi in half.
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Make smoothie
Add all the strawberries and kiwi into the blender, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and a little ice into the blender. Turn on the blender at high speed to blend until the mixture is smooth, then pour it into a glass to enjoy.
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Final product
The Strawberry Kiwi smoothie has a sweet and tangy taste with the distinctive aroma of strawberries and kiwi, making it a great thirst quencher.
4. Orange Kiwi smoothie
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Orange Kiwi smoothie Serves 2 people
Kiwi 1 fruit Orange 1 fruit Honey 2 tablespoons
How to choose sweet oranges
- Oranges with thin skin feel firm, heavy, have smooth and taut skin, and are less bumpy; especially, you should observe if the stem end of the orange is sunken compared to the surrounding area, then that orange has a lot of juice.
- Fresh oranges are usually firm, not soft or wilted, with taut and shiny skin.
Tools needed
Blender, knife, glass
How to make Kiwi Orange Smoothie
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the kiwi, peel it, and cut it into small cubes.
Peel the orange, remove the seeds, and cut the orange segments into small pieces.
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Blend the smoothie
Add kiwi and orange into the blender, add 2 tablespoons of honey and a little ice into the blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and fine, then turn off the machine.
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Finished product
Kiwi orange smoothie with a tangy flavor balanced by the sweet taste of honey makes this smoothie even more delicious. This is definitely a smoothie for the ladies to supplement essential vitamins.
5. Cucumber Kiwi Smoothie
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Cucumber Kiwi Smoothie Serves 2
Cucumber 1 piece Kiwi 2 pieces White sugar 1 tablespoon
How to choose fresh cucumbers
- Choose cucumbers that are green, fresh and evenly colored; avoid those with yellow or dark spots on the skin.
- Choose those that are straight and not bent, as these cucumbers are usually less bitter and crisper than the short, round, or bent ones.
- Cucumbers with rough skin and small size are often lacking moisture, so they will not be crunchy and may have a bitter taste. Ladies should pay attention to avoid choosing bitter cucumbers.
- Additionally, cucumbers with a small head and large tail or vice versa are usually overripe, with many seeds that make them less tasty and not crunchy.
Tools needed
Blender, knife, glass
How to make Cucumber Kiwi Smoothie
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Prepare the ingredients
Cucumber washed clean, cut into small slices about 3 – 4cm.
Kiwi peeled and chopped.
Tip: Keep the cucumber skin when blending the smoothie because the cucumber skin contains many nutrients.
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Blend the smoothie
Add kiwi, cucumber, and 1 tablespoon of sugar into the blender. Blend for about 30 seconds then add some ice cubes and blend until the mixture is smooth.
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Final product
The smoothie has a sweet and sour taste from the kiwi with a slight bitterness from the cucumber. This is truly a smoothie that helps detoxify the body and cool down on hot summer days.
6. Peach Spinach Kiwi Smoothie
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
5 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Peach Spinach Kiwi Smoothie For 2 people
Kiwi 1 fruit Banana 1 fruit Peach 2 fruits Spinach 1 cup Coconut milk 1/4 cup
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh spinach
- Choose green, fresh bunches with intact stems.
- The stems and leaves should not be broken, bruised, or spoiled.
- The leaves should be bright green; if they are too dark, it means the spinach is young and contains many nutrients.
How to choose sweet peaches
- The ideal peach size is about the size of a tea cup, round and has a diameter of 3 – 5cm.
- The skin of the peach has soft fuzz. Therefore, when preparing, you need to wash it thoroughly several times to remove the fuzz.
- When ripe, the peach has a yellow and deep red color.
- When held, it should feel firm; gently pressing on the fruit should not make it soft.
- Tasting it, a good raw peach will be crunchy, juicy, and have a light sweet and sour taste. For ripe peaches, the flesh will be yellow, soft, and the sweet and sour flavor will be more pronounced.
- Peaches without chemical preservatives usually last about a week. In contrast, chemically treated peaches can last up to a month.
Tools needed
Blender, knife, glass
How to make Peach Spinach Kiwi Smoothie
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the spinach, cut off the stems, keep the leaves, and then slice them into small pieces.
Peel the peaches and slice them thinly. Cut the kiwi in half and remove the skin.
Slice the bananas into thin rounds about 3cm thick.
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Blend the smoothie
Add all the fruits and spinach into the blender. Pour in 1/4 cup of coconut milk and a little ice to blend together. Blend the mixture until smooth and pour it into a glass to enjoy.
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Final product
The smoothie has a light sour taste from the fruits, with a bit of creaminess from the coconut milk, balancing out the flavors. The smoothie, with its beautiful green color, is both nutritious and delicious, isn’t it wonderful?
7. Kiwi yogurt smoothie
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking time
5 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Kiwi yogurt smoothie Serves 1
Kiwi 4 fruits Yogurt 50 gr Honey 2 teaspoons Ice cubes 50 gr
Tools needed
Blender, glass, knife, cutting board,….
How to make Kiwi Yogurt Smoothie
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Prepare the kiwi
Peel the kiwi, cut it into small pieces, and put it in the blender.
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Blend the kiwi yogurt smoothie
Add yogurt, honey, and some ice cubes (the amount of ice is up to your preference) and then blend all the ingredients until smooth.
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Finished product
Kiwi contains a lot of vitamins, minerals, proteins, etc., which help reduce fat, beautify the skin, prevent aging, boost the immune system, and effectively prevent acne.
How to choose sweet and delicious kiwi
- Touch the stem part: Gently press the tip of the kiwi stem; if the stem is soft, the fruit is sweet (meaning it is ripe), while a hard stem indicates the fruit is sour (not ripe). Sour does not mean the fruit is bad; it depends on your preference for sweet or sour to choose the fruit that suits you.
- Choose round and plump fruits with a certain curvature, avoiding those that are misshapen or flat. Additionally, fruits with a lot of fine hairs on the outside are also tasty.
- Rotate the kiwi to check the smoothness of the skin. If it is smooth and has no marks, it is a good fruit. Avoid choosing fruits with insect bite marks or bruises.
Benefits of kiwi for health
- Boosts the immune system and fights against colon cancer
- Treats asthma and reduces coughing
- Supports sleep and increases concentration
- Good for digestion and blood sugar levels
- Good for the eyes
- Reduces blood clotting
See more details: 6 benefits of kiwi for health and some dishes from kiwi
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7 ways to make kiwi smoothie are both diverse and simple, aren’t they? Wishing you success in making truly nutritious smoothies!
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