Kiwi Avocado Green Smoothie

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This Kiwi, Avocado Green Smoothie is a delicious smoothie that is loaded with green veggies and fruit! The banana and kiwi give it some sweetness and the avocado makes it super creamy. And to finish it off, feel free to top it with some crunchy granola and additional fruit slices.

Recipe Features:

  • Loaded with superfoods like spinach, kiwi and avocado
  • Dairy-free and can be made vegan
  • You can enjoy this smoothie as a quick breakfast, a healthy snack or lunch

Initially, when I made this smoothie it was a complete experiment. It was a throw everything into the blender type situation and see what happens. To my surprise it turned out delicious!

And you just won’t believe all the veggies that are in it either. IT IS PACKED! Spinach, avocado and zucchini…the crazy thing is, you can’t even taste the “veggies”. But what you can make out, is a light sweetness from the banana, the twist from the kiwi, and the super smooth and creamy avocado.
 

Ingredient Notes For This Kiwi Avocado Green Smoothie:

  • Zucchini – I leave the skin on, and I don’t notice a change in the smoothie texture at all.
  • Banana – Thawed or frozen will work. If you use thawed, you’ll just need to add some ice to thicken the smoothie and make it cold. If using frozen, no ice is needed. (Just don’t add too much ice, or it will water the smoothie down).
    • Pro Tip – Wait until the last minute to pull the banana out of the freezer. If it’s out on the counter for too long it will defrost and become soft.
  • Kiwi – Did you know that kiwi is rich in dietary fibers, proteins and vitamins?
    • Feel free to use either green or golden kiwi here. Green kiwi is less sweet and tangy. Whereas golden kiwi has a tropically sweet taste, and is a lot smoother and sweeter than green kiwi. Both are fantastic, though!
  • Sweetener – If the smoothie isn’t sweet enough you can add some honey to balance out the flavors. And to make it vegan, use maple syrup instead. (For this recipe, I prefer to use a bit of maple syrup).

 

This Kiwi, Avocado Green Smoothie is a lot of fun! So be sure to give this recipe a try.

Kiwi Avocado Green Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 handfuls Spinach
  • 1 cup Zucchini (skin on), roughly chopped
  • 1/2 Avocado, pitted and scooped
  • 3 SunGold Kiwi or Green Kiwi, washed, scooped and roughly chopped
  • 1 medium Banana, frozen or thawed
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Water
  • Optional: 2 tsp – 1 tbsp Maple Syrup or Honey
  • Optional: Ice
  • Topping add-ons: Granola, banana slices, kiwi slices

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Blend: Add the veggies, fruit and coconut water to a blender and blend until nice and smooth.
  2. Check for sweetness: If the smoothie isn’t sweet enough, add your sweetener of choice and blend until just incorporated. Enjoy immediately.
  3. NOTE: If you use thawed banana, you’ll need to add some ice to thicken the smoothie and make it cold. (Start with a small handful; about 5-7 big pieces).

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