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Quick, easy, and full of flavor, these strawberry kiwi smoothies make the perfect breakfast for a busy morning. The ingredients are hearty and filling, and you can customize your smoothie with a variety of ingredients!
If you are like me then you can relate to the feeling of having fruit that sometimes gets forgotten about in the back of the fridge. Luckily, this quick and easy smoothie recipe is perfect for all that forgotten fruit! Simply peel and slice your fruit and you can have a creamy smoothie ready to go in less than 10 minutes!
The combination of flavors in this smoothie cannot be beat. The refreshing, tropical flavor of the kiwi pairs perfectly with the sweet banana and juicy strawberries. I love how the two layers of smoothie come together with different flavor profiles and my kids love how fun they are to combine.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Smoothies are quick and easy to make.
- This smoothie is full of hearty, flavorful ingredients.
- It is easy to customize the flavor of your smoothie with different ingredients.
Recipe Ingredients
- Kiwi—Peeled.
- Banana—The riper the better.
- Greek Yogurt—You can use plain or vanilla.
- Baby Spinach
- Milk—Feel free to use your favorite kind of milk.
- Strawberries—Frozen
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Strawberry Kiwi Smoothies
Step #1. Blend together kiwi, banana, greek yogurt, spinach, and milk until smooth and creamy.
Step #2. Add your kiwi layer to a glass and then rinse out the blender.
Step #3. Blend together strawberries, banana, and milk until smooth and pour it over the kiwi layer.
Step #4. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
I always prefer using frozen strawberries in my smoothies since it helps give them a thicker texture; however, you are more than welcome to use whatever you have on hand already. If you like a thinner smoothie then fresh strawberries will work great. You can also use frozen kiwi and frozen bananas.
If you are already using frozen fruit and want your smoothie to be even thicker then try adding some ice to the blender. You can also add a scoop or two of your favorite protein powder. For a creamier texture you can add half of an avocado. The natural oil in the avocado will give your smoothie a thick, creamy texture without changing the flavor too much.
These smoothies are best served fresh. Luckily it is easy to make a single serving or a large batch for a crowd, but I try to avoid making more than I will eat since it is hard to store any leftover smoothie.
Popular Substitutions and Variations
- Add some protein—Throw in a scoop of your favorite protein powder. We usually stick to a vanilla or fruit flavored protein powder, but feel free to get creative! This will make your smoothies even more filling and give you an extra boost of energy.
- Load in extra fruit—There is a wide variety of fruit that pairs well with strawberry and kiwi. Some of our favorite fruits to add to either layer include pineapple, honeycrisp apples, and mango. You can also add cherries or raspberries to the strawberry layer.
- Throw in more veggies—Don’t be afraid to sneak in some extra veggies. The strong flavor of the fruit will disguise the flavor of any veggies you add. Kale is a great veggie to add. You can also grab a bag of powdered power greens at most major grocery stores.
Expert Tips
- Feel free to use any combination of fresh and frozen fruit in this recipe. The more frozen fruit you use the thicker your smoothie is going to be.
- For a thinner smoothie, add some extra milk or a few tablespoons of water.
- In addition to using baby spinach, you can also use kale or powdered power greens.
- The riper your bananas are, the more flavor they will provide and the easier they will blend into the smoothie.
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Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
Ingredients
First Layer
- 3 kiwi, peeled
- 1 medium banana, peeled
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, vanilla or plain
- 1 cup raw baby spinach
- 1 cup milk, almond, coconut, cow, you pick
Second Layer
- 1 cup strawberries, frozen, unsweetened
- 1 banana
- 1 cup milk, almond, coconut, cow, you pick
Instructions
- To make the kiwi layer place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Add a little more milk if your blender is having a hard time processing it. Pour this layer into 2 to 4 cups (depending on how big of servings you’d like).
- To make the strawberry layer place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Add a little more milk if your blender is having a hard time processing it. Pour this layer on top of the kiwi layer. Serve right away.
- If you are using glass cups you can cut additional fresh fruit and stick it the edge of your cup before adding the blended smoothie. This detail is pretty but not necessary.
Looks yummy! I was hoping to make this to serve in little shot glasses (40ml) minus the strawberry bit! Am trying to work out by how many I need to multiply your recipe to serve about 20-25.
How big are the glasses you use in your recipe to serve the 2-4??
I’d make it a time or two get the sizes down… it’s been a long time since I made this and I just can’t remember. I assume it makes about 4 total cups but I really can’t be sure. Let me know how that turns out! It sounds so cute!
Looks great, i so enjoy reading about your farm life:) Easter plans??
Yummy! Breakfast!
Yummy!