Description
Refreshing Kiwi Lime Smoothie blends tropical zest with creamy goodness, offering a perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Packed with nutrients and easy to prepare, this smoothie delivers a cool, invigorating experience you’ll crave on warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 kiwis
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) mango chunks
- Juice of 1 lime
Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) Greek yogurt
Sweeteners:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) agave syrup or honey
Instructions
- Carefully slice and remove the outer skin from kiwis and banana, ensuring smooth, clean cuts.
- Add prepared kiwis, mango chunks, sliced banana, freshly squeezed lime juice, creamy Greek yogurt, and sweet agave syrup or honey into the blender container.
- Pulse and blend the mixture on high speed for 45-60 seconds until achieving a velvety, uniform texture with no visible fruit chunks.
- Transfer the vibrant green smoothie into chilled serving glasses, creating an appealing presentation.
- Optional: Garnish with a thin kiwi slice or mint leaf for an elegant touch before serving immediately.
Notes
- Swap yogurt for dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt to create a vegan-friendly version of this refreshing smoothie.
- Freeze kiwis and banana beforehand for an extra thick and frosty texture that makes the smoothie feel like a dessert.
- Add a handful of spinach or kale for a nutrient boost without significantly changing the vibrant green color or delicious tropical flavor.
- Use less sweetener or skip it entirely if the ripe fruits are naturally sweet, allowing the tangy lime and fruit flavors to shine through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg