Fruit Smoothie
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Fruit Smoothie
Description
The recipe combines peeled and sliced kiwi and banana with hulled strawberries and blueberries, blended together with plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, pineapple juice, and ice. This blend produces a smooth texture with vibrant fruit flavors and a creamy consistency from the yogurt. Adding more ice adjusts thickness to preference.
The smoothie serves as a nutritious drink that incorporates a variety of fruit flavors and textures. The pineapple juice adds a tropical tang while the yogurt softens the acidity of the berries and kiwi. This beverage can function as a snack or light breakfast option.
Additional fruits, vegetables, or seeds can be incorporated for added nutrition, as the notes mention. Preparing and freezing fruit ahead makes this smoothie convenient without needing extra ice. Sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup can be added by preference to adjust sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 kiwi peeled and sliced
- 1 banana peeled and sliced
- 1 cup strawberries hulled
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup ice plus more as needed, cubes
- ½ cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- Combine kiwi, banana, strawberries, blueberries, yogurt, ice, and pineapple juice in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add more ice and blend for a thicker smoothie. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Enhance nutrition by adding additional fruits like blackberries or raspberries, or vegetables like spinach or kale.
- Add sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, or stevia to taste if desired.
- Prepare fruit ahead of time by slicing and freezing in resealable bags for up to 3 months; add frozen fruit directly when blending.
- Store finished smoothie in a jar or container with minimal headspace; refrigerate up to 12 hours or freeze up to 3 months before thawing and reblending.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1glass | |
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 658mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 91mg | 101% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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