A kiwi smoothie is a drink that will set you in the right mood for the whole day. You can buy these fruits for cocktails all year round and you will get a lot of benefits for your body from this green, delicious fruit. The cocktail is traditionally dairy-free, although in some cases the addition of dairy products is allowed. To give it an interesting creamy consistency, you can add bananas, strawberries and other fruits. You can easily and tasty teach your children to eat healthy by just adding parsley or celery to a blender bowl along with kiwi.
Kiwi smoothie with celery and parsley
The main property of celery for weight loss is that it effectively burns fat deposits. It contains amino acids, proteins, vitamins and minerals that restore cells and tissues and slow down the aging process. It also has a calming effect, which is also important for us in the process of losing weight.
We all know and love parsley. An integral seasoning for salads and soups. It has a lot of useful properties. Let's take a brief look at its benefits - it contains a lot of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, and this vitamin is very beneficial for vision. The vitamin C content helps strengthen the immune system. For weight loss, it is simply irreplaceable, because... contains a maximum of nutrients and at the same time does not contain calories, speeds up metabolism, provides the body with protein. It also contains a lot of fiber. And despite its small amount when added to food, it does its job - removes toxins from the body, stimulates intestinal function.
For the drink we need:
- 2 kiwi
- celery stalk
- bunch of parsley
- 150ml water
Cooking method:
- Peel the kiwi.
- Remove the skin from the celery stalk and cut into small pieces.
- Rinse the parsley under running cold water and dry.
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Kiwi Cocktails You Should Try
Kiwi can be consumed separately, in its natural form, or you can prepare delicious and healthy smoothies based on it. A kiwi smoothie is a great way to have a tasty snack and provide your body with your daily requirement of vitamins and minerals.
And according to information from the European Journal of Nutrition, this fruit is a source of:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- B vitamins
- Potassium
- Dietary fiber (fiber)
- Antioxidants, which include the carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin and β-carotene, chlorophylls, etc.
Kiwi, lemon and lime smoothie
Lime, like lemon, contains a large amount of vitamin C. It lowers the level of bad cholesterol, slows down the aging process, stimulates the formation of collagen, which is important for the firmness and elasticity of the skin.
Lime is also a good tranquilizer, has a calming effect on the nervous system, elevates mood, and improves well-being. Lemon restores digestive processes and promotes the removal of toxins. The potassium contained in lemon is necessary for the functioning of the cardiovascular system and kidneys, and citrine has a beneficial effect on metabolism, oxidative and reduction processes, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, making them more elastic.
Smoothie ingredients:
- 2 kiwi
- 1 slice of lemon
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 glass of water
- 1 tsp honey
Cooking method:
- We clean and cut the kiwi into a blender.
- Lemon and lime can be placed in slices in a blender, after removing the seeds. Or squeeze a dessert spoon of juice from the fruit.
- Add honey and water and beat everything.
Cocktail of kiwi, pineapple, orange and coconut
Want to make a refreshing and delicious drink? Then opt for this kiwi smoothie with tropical fruits like pineapple, coconut and orange. This is the perfect snack on a hot day.
You will need:
- two slices fresh or canned pineapple
- medium kiwi fruit
- whole orange
- 1 tablespoon coconut flakes (10 g)
- ½ pineapple juice (canned pineapple syrup can be used) (100 ml)
- water (if necessary)
- ice cubes (optional)
- honey or sugar (optional)
Smoothie with kiwi and milk
In some cases, “monkey nut” goes well with milk. To do this, in addition to it, strawberries, banana and milk are added to the cocktail. The soft creamy taste and creamy consistency of the drink creates the effect of light saturation and does not burden the stomach. Cocktail ingredients:
- a couple of “Chinese gooseberries” fruits;
- banana;
- 3 strawberries;
- half a glass of milk.
At home, a nice smoothie with kiwi and milk is prepared like this:
- Peel the fruit. Cut into cubes, leaving an emerald circle for decoration.
- Pour the “plants” into a blender, pour in milk and blend to the desired condition.
The drink is ready. If you can't persuade your child to drink a glass of milk, offer him this smoothie. Be sure that the child will ask for more.
Tangerini cocktail recipe
Compound:
- 50 ml white rum or vodka;
- juice of ¼ lemon;
- ½ tangerine;
- 1 kiwi;
- 6 mint leaves;
- 10 ml sugar syrup;
- soda;
- ice.
Preparation:
- In a tall glass, crush mint leaves with kiwi and tangerine slices.
- Fill the glass halfway with ice.
- Add lemon juice, sugar syrup and rum, fill the rest of the glass with soda.
The cocktail is decorated with pieces of kiwi and a sprig of mint.
Kiwi, banana and tangerine smoothie
Mandarin, by its very smell and appearance, is reminiscent of the New Year and the pleasant emotions associated with it, the feeling of a holiday. So this smoothie will also lift your spirits and give you a feeling of celebration, I think. At least, that's how it works for me.
Tangerines contain a lot of vitamins and minerals. They belong to dietary products, improve the digestive process, provide an antimicrobial effect, enhance metabolic processes in the body, and strengthen the body.
Ingredients:
- 2 kiwi
- 1 tangerine
- 1 banana
- 0.5 glasses of water
Cooking method:
- Peel the kiwi and banana and cut into pieces in a blender.
- Peel the tangerine, divide it into slices, remove the seeds and add to the blender.
- Whisk everything together. Add water little by little until you reach the consistency you want. Either in the form of a puree, or in the form of a drink.
Recipes with kiwi in a blender
Posted on 02/20/2015 by VariVkusno in Fruit desserts
Kiwi (Chinese gooseberry) is a fruit, or rather a berry, that is available to us all year round. Everyone loves its delicate and pleasant taste. But it gets boring just eating it every time, so we suggest diversifying your usual menu and preparing recipes with kiwi in a blender.
Using a blender, this exotic fruit is whipped very easily, literally in a few seconds, and the delicious dessert is ready. You can serve it to the table!
You can add sugar, lemon juice, kefir or yogurt, ice cream, and juices to the resulting puree. As for fruits, it is best to add a banana to blended kiwi desserts - cocktails, smoothies, sorbets, etc.
Kiwi and raspberry smoothie
I love raspberries in any form.
And I really love using it in various smoothies. In summer I use fresh, and in winter and spring frozen. Of course, most often we use raspberries as medicine as an antipyretic for colds. And in cooking it is used in various desserts, baked goods, and drinks. We will use it in smoothies. Raspberries contain a large amount of copper, which is included in many antidepressants, so it is very useful for those whose work involves nervous tension.
The content of vitamins A, E, PP, C and group B in raspberries contributes to a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin, improving its color and increasing tone.
Ingredients:
- 2 kiwi
- 50 g raspberries
- 150 g yogurt
Cooking method:
- Peel the kiwi and chop it into a blender.
- Thaw the raspberries to room temperature.
- Beat all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Dessert recipes with kiwi for blender
Peel and chop 5-6 kiwis, place in a blender and add 4 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Punch, add lemon juice and zest, pour in 50 ml of water, stir. Transfer to a freezer container and freeze for an hour. Remove and fluff with a fork. Repeat this 3 times, in total your sorbet will cool for 4 hours.
Kiwi sorbet in a blender
Soak gelatin in advance - 2 tablespoons. Peel 10 kiwis and puree them in a blender with 200 g of sugar. Add 2 cups of water and simmer on the stove for 5-7 minutes. Add gelatin, heat, stir until dissolved, pour in a tablespoon of lemon juice. Place in molds and refrigerate until set. Serve garnished with mint leaves.
Curd dessert with kiwi:
Make kiwi puree and pour into another container. Beat 200 g of cottage cheese with sugar to taste and vanilla in a blender. Place cottage cheese and fruit puree in layers in a glass.
Curd dessert with kiwi in a blender
In addition to the fact that kiwi is very tasty, it is also healthy, contains a lot of vitamin C and antioxidants, helps the body cleanse itself of toxins, burn fat and lose weight!
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Strawberry and kiwi smoothie
This shake contains a significant portion of vitamin C, and its low calorie content and pleasant taste will allow you to enjoy a couple of glasses of strawberry and kiwi smoothie.
Take:
- 1 ripe “hairy fruit”;
- 5 strawberries;
- a handful of spinach;
- 50 ml. clean water.
The self-cooking scheme is elementary:
- Peel the fruit, remove the stems from the strawberries, and cut into medium pieces.
- Place the fruit in a blender, add spinach, and add water.
- Beat until smooth.
Milkshake recipe with ice cream and strawberries
- Cooking time: 5 min.
- Number of servings: 3.
Kitchen appliances and utensils
- blender;
- beaker;
- sieve or colander;
- tablespoon;
- container for the finished product.
Ingredients
Name | Quantity |
Pasteurized milk, 2.6% fat content | 600 ml |
Ice cream sundae or popsicle | 100 g |
Fresh strawberries | 500 g |
Granulated sugar | 2-3 tbsp. l. |
Step-by-step recipe for making a milkshake with strawberries and ice cream in a blender
- Rinse the strawberries well and allow excess water to drain, placing them in a sieve or colander.
- Pour milk into a measuring cup and add granulated sugar.
- Place whole strawberries and ice cream in milk and sugar.
- Beat with a blender until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
Important! For those who like liquid drinks, the amount of strawberries can be reduced to 250-300 g.
Video recipe
I suggest watching a short but very informative video showing the process of preparing the simplest and most delicious homemade strawberry-milk dessert drink.
Kiwi and apple smoothie
Vitamin bomb for the body. It is better to prepare a kiwi and apple smoothie not with dairy products, but with water or ice. The fruity taste and light aroma of the drink inspire, and the fruits it contains will fill you with minerals and trace elements for the whole day. You can make your own shake at home like this:
- 3 fruits of “Chinese gooseberry”;
- apple;
- half a glass of ice;
- mint sprigs optional.
You can assemble a cocktail in just a few minutes:
- Peel the fruit. Cut into pieces and place in a bowl.
- Pour ice over the fruit and add mint leaves.
- Blend everything in a blender until smooth.
Milkshake recipe with ice cream, kiwi and banana
Kitchen appliances and utensils
- knife;
- beaker;
- tablespoon;
- blender/processor;
- cocktail glasses;
- straws for decoration.
Ingredients
Name | Quantity |
Cow's milk, pasteurized | 200 ml |
Ice cream sundae | 150 g |
Granulated sugar | 1 tbsp. l. |
Banana, kiwi | 1 fruit each |
Cherry | for decoration |
Step-by-step recipe for an ice cream and milk cocktail
A milkshake with fruit is prepared very simply and quickly, in just one step.
- Wash the fruits, peel the kiwi and peel the banana.
- Break the banana into small pieces, cut the kiwi into slices.
- Place everything in the bowl of a blender or food processor.
- Add ice cream, sugar and milk to the fruits.
- Start the blender or food processor and beat the mixture for at least two minutes.
- Pour the finished drink into glasses, garnish with a cherry and a straw.
Bon appetit!
Video recipe
This video clearly demonstrates the cooking process.