Apple Kiwi Smoothie

Start your day off on the right foot with this delicious Apple Kiwi Green Smoothie. It's filled with protein and fiber to sustain you all morning long. You can even turn it into a delicious smoothie bowl!

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get ready for a deliciously refreshing green smoothie

Some people like to start their day with green celery juice. Personally, I like to start mine with a green smoothie like this Apple Kiwi Green Smoothie. It’s refreshing, packed with protein, and will get your day off to a great start by keeping you full and satisfied!

Popular smoothie chains like Tropical Smoothie or Smoothie King add a lot of extra sugar to their drinks. I like to make smoothies higher in protein by adding flavored protein powder and low-fat Greek yogurt. Not only does this make your green smoothie a little healthier, but it decreases the chance for crashing later in the day! When we've got stuff to do, we need the best foods to fuel and sustain us to get it all done, am I right?

You can enjoy this kiwi smoothie the traditional way in a glass with a straw—or you can turn it into a smoothie bowl and top it with granola, fresh fruit, nut butter, or seeds. Just add less liquid to make it nice and thick, pour in a bowl, and add what you like!

Apple Kiwi Green Smoothie Ingredients

Spinach: Spinach is so easy to sneak into smoothies for some extra veggies. Don't worry—you won't even taste it!

Water: I recommend cold, filtered water for the best taste.

Apple: I used a frozen, Rockit Apple.

Kiwi: Sliced & diced is best. Easier to blend!

Protein Powder: I used a scoop of vanilla protein powder.

Milk: I used almond milk, but feel free to use whatever you have.

Yogurt: Helps create a creamy texture and add extra protein! I used Two Good Vanilla Yogurt.

Kitchen equipment & tools needed

To make this Apple Kiwi Green Smoothie, you'll need a blender, measuring cups and spoons, a glass, and a straw.

How to make your Apple Kiwi Green Smoothie

1. Add frozen spinach to your blender with cold filtered water. Blend for 20-30 seconds until smooth. It will look like green juice!
2. Next, add the frozen apples, frozen kiwi, protein powder, almond milk, and yogurt to the blender. 
3. Then, blend on high for 30-45 seconds or until smooth.
4. Pour in your glass and enjoy!

You can also watch the Kiwi Apple Green Smoothie Web Story here!

Smoothie questions + answers

What's the best way to prepare a smoothie ahead of time?
The best way to cut down on your smoothie preparation time is to freeze the fruit / veggies in individual packets. I like to use reusable StasherBags for this.

Do you have any tips for success?
Blend the spinach first! It’s crucial that you do this first so you avoid any and all spinach chunks. No one likes to gulp one down!

Can I make this smoothie without frozen fruit?
You can, but I recommend adding ice. This will keep the smoothie chilled. Here's a fun hack: Dice fresh fruit and place it in a ice cube tray. Top with milk and then freeze. Once frozen, pop the fruit cubes into the blender and add other ingredients.

How can I control the thickness of my smoothie?
It all depends on the amount of liquid you add. For a thinner, drinkable smoothie, add more liquid. For a thicker smoothie, add less liquid and let the blender work. You may need to stir the blender a few times so all of the frozen fruit gets blended.

How do I freeze a kiwi?
Use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin from the kiwi. Then, dice it into small pieces and freeze.

More smoothies to try (+ a milkshake!)

Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie with Oat Haus Granola Butter

Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie

Mango Spinach Smoothie

Key Lime Pie Milkshake

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