I’ll show you how a simple Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie can be brightened with one pantry trick you probably haven’t tried.

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Whenever I make a Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie I get a little stubborn about textures. I toss in frozen strawberries and a ripe banana because that combo makes it thick but bright, but then I start messing with flavors, thinking about a Kiwi And Banana Smoothie that leans greener and tangier.

I don’t tell you everything, but there’s a hint of tart and sweet that surprises me every time, like a fruit trick. Sometimes the blender sounds like it’s judging me and I keep going anyway, curious to see which tiny change will make it sing.

Ingredients

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Frozen strawberries: High in vitamin C and fiber, sweet with slight tartness, adds bright color
Kiwis: Packed with vitamin C and fiber, tangy, seeds adds pleasant crunch
Banana: Creamy texture, boosts natural sweetness, rich in potassium and resistant starch
Yogurt: Adds protein and probitics, creamy body, lightly tangy if plain
Milk or almond milk or juice: Liquid base for smooth blend, gives calcium or subtle nutty or citrusy notes
Honey or maple syrup: Natural sweeteners that deepens sweetness, add flavor, use sparingly if watching sugar
Ice optional: Dilutes sweetness, chills drink fast, adds light froth without extra calories
Lime juice optional: Brightens flavors with acidic zip, balance sweetness and lifts overall taste

Ingredient Quantities

1 cup frozen strawberries, slightly thawed

2 ripe kiwis peeled and chopped

1 ripe banana fresh or frozen for creaminess

1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt

1/2 cup milk or almond milk or orange juice

1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, more if you like it sweeter

1/2 cup ice cubes optional if using fresh fruit

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice optional to brighten flavors

How to Make this

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1. Slightly thaw the frozen strawberries so they blend easier, peel and chop the kiwis (cut off ends and scoop with a spoon if ya want), and slice the banana — frozen banana makes it creamier but fresh is fine too.

2. Put the strawberries, kiwis, and banana into the blender first so the blades get fruit right away.

3. Add 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt on top of the fruit for creaminess.

4. Pour in 1/2 cup milk, almond milk, or orange juice depending on the flavor you want.

5. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice if you like a bright tang.

6. If you used fresh banana or want it extra cold, toss in 1/2 cup ice cubes; otherwise skip the ice to keep it thick and creamy.

7. Start the blender on low and pulse a few times, then crank it to high and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides once so nothing gets stuck.

8. Taste and adjust: add more liquid if too thick, or a little more sweetener if it’s too tart.

9. Pour into a glass, garnish with a kiwi wheel or strawberry if you feel fancy, and drink right away for best texture and flavor.

Equipment Needed

1. Blender, sturdy pitcher about 2 cup or bigger for turning the fruit into a smooth drink, youll love how creamy it gets
2. Measuring cups, at least a 1 cup and a 1/2 cup for yogurt and liquid
3. Measuring spoons, for the teaspoon of lime and the 1 to 2 teaspoons of sweetener
4. Paring knife, to trim and chop the kiwis and slice the banana
5. Cutting board, a safe spot to chop fruit without making a mess
6. Spoon, for scooping kiwi flesh and tasting as you go
7. Silicone spatula, to scrape down the sides so nothing gets stuck in the blender
8. Glass or serving cup, chilled if you want it extra refreshing

FAQ

Q: Can I use fresh strawberries instead of frozen? A: Yes, you can. Use the 1/2 cup ice to chill and thicken it, or swap in a frozen banana to keep it creamy.

Q: How do I get the smoothie sweeter without refined sugar? A: Use a riper banana, more honey or maple syrup, or swap milk for orange juice for natural sweetness.

Q: Can I make this ahead of time? A: I wouldn’t fully blend it more than a few hours before drinking. You can prep the fruit in freezer bags, then just toss into the blender when ready.

Q: Will the kiwi seeds be gritty? A: No, kiwi seeds are tiny and usually not noticeable in a smoothie. If you really mind them, you can strain the puree but most people don't bother.

Q: What can I use instead of yogurt? A: Try non dairy yogurt for a vegan option, or skip it and add a bit more banana or avocado for creaminess.

Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Frozen strawberries: swap with frozen mixed berries, frozen peaches, or fresh strawberries plus 1/2 cup ice to keep it chilled and thick
Kiwis: use pineapple chunks for bright tang, ripe mango for sweetness, or green grapes for a milder tart note
Banana (for creaminess): use 1/2 avocado for creamy texture without extra sugar, 1/2 cup silken tofu for protein and creaminess, or frozen mango for sweet, thick body
Plain or vanilla yogurt: swap with coconut yogurt for dairy free, kefir for a thinner, tangy probiotic boost, or Greek yogurt if you want extra thickness and protein

Pro Tips

– Put the frozen stuff in first then the yogurt and liquid, pulse a few times and only then go full speed. If you start on high you get big chunks or the motor struggles, so do short bursts and scrape down the sides once or twice so nothing gets missed.

– If you want it ultra creamy use a frozen banana, not fresh, and skip the ice. Ice waters it down and makes it grainy, frozen banana makes it thick like soft-serve. If you only have fresh banana toss in a few ice cubes but not too many or itll get too thin.

– Brighten and balance with acid and texture tricks: a teaspoon of lime juice wakes up the kiwi and strawberry, vanilla yogurt mellows tartness, and if the seeds bother you run it through a fine mesh or use a tiny bit of orange juice instead of milk. Taste as you go and add honey or maple syrup a little at a time so you dont over sweeten.

– Chill the glass beforehand and dont overblend or the smoothie will warm up and go runny. For easy cleanup, rinse the blender right away or fill it with warm water and a drop of soap and run it for 10 seconds, saves time and a scrub later.

Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie Recipe

Recipe by Sam Ecclestone

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I’ll show you how a simple Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie can be brightened with one pantry trick you probably haven’t tried.

Servings

servings

Calories

201

kcal

Equipment: 1. Blender, sturdy pitcher about 2 cup or bigger for turning the fruit into a smooth drink, youll love how creamy it gets
2. Measuring cups, at least a 1 cup and a 1/2 cup for yogurt and liquid
3. Measuring spoons, for the teaspoon of lime and the 1 to 2 teaspoons of sweetener
4. Paring knife, to trim and chop the kiwis and slice the banana
5. Cutting board, a safe spot to chop fruit without making a mess
6. Spoon, for scooping kiwi flesh and tasting as you go
7. Silicone spatula, to scrape down the sides so nothing gets stuck in the blender
8. Glass or serving cup, chilled if you want it extra refreshing

Ingredients

1 cup frozen strawberries, slightly thawed
2 ripe kiwis peeled and chopped
1 ripe banana fresh or frozen for creaminess
1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup milk or almond milk or orange juice
1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, more if you like it sweeter
1/2 cup ice cubes optional if using fresh fruit
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice optional to brighten flavors

Directions

Slightly thaw the frozen strawberries so they blend easier, peel and chop the kiwis (cut off ends and scoop with a spoon if ya want), and slice the banana — frozen banana makes it creamier but fresh is fine too.
Put the strawberries, kiwis, and banana into the blender first so the blades get fruit right away.
Add 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt on top of the fruit for creaminess.
Pour in 1/2 cup milk, almond milk, or orange juice depending on the flavor you want.
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice if you like a bright tang.
If you used fresh banana or want it extra cold, toss in 1/2 cup ice cubes; otherwise skip the ice to keep it thick and creamy.
Start the blender on low and pulse a few times, then crank it to high and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides once so nothing gets stuck.
Taste and adjust: add more liquid if too thick, or a little more sweetener if it’s too tart.
Pour into a glass, garnish with a kiwi wheel or strawberry if you feel fancy, and drink right away for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.