Skip to main content
DONATE

Kiwi Avocado Green Smoothie

Email share
by Naomi Cook, A Life Delicious • Published on • Last modified on
Food

This blog first appeared on A Life Delicious.

Initially, when I made this smoothie it was a complete experiment. It was a throw everything into the blender type situation and see what happens. To my surprise it turned out delicious!

And you just won’t believe all the veggies that are in it either. IT IS PACKED!!! This light and refreshing green smoothie is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients like spinach, avocado and zucchini. The crazy thing is, you can’t even taste the “veggies”. But, what you can make out is a light sweetness from the banana, the twist from the kiwi, and the super smooth and creamy avocado.

Depending on when I choose to enjoy this smoothie, sometimes I like to add a trilogy of flax seeds, chia seeds and hemp seeds, which adds loads of fiber, protein and healthy fats. It’s optional but if you do, you just may need to add some more coconut water to thin it out, because the smoothie will get much thicker. My favorite brand is below.

This Kiwi, Avocado Green Smoothie is a delicious smoothie that is loaded with green veggies and fruit! The banana and kiwi give it some sweetness and the avocado makes it super creamy. And to finish it off, feel free to top it with some crunchy granola and additional fruit slices.

Recipe Features:

  • Loaded with superfoods like spinach, kiwi and avocado
  • Dairy-free and can be made vegan
  • You can enjoy this smoothie as a quick breakfast, a healthy snack or lunch
     

Ingredient Notes For This Kiwi Avocado Green Smoothie:

  • Zucchini – I leave the skin on, and I don’t notice a change in the smoothie texture at all.
  • Banana – Thawed or frozen will work. If you use thawed, you’ll just need to add some ice to thicken the smoothie and make it cold. If using frozen, no ice is needed. (Just don’t add too much ice, or it will water the smoothie down).
    • Pro Tip – Wait until the last minute to pull the banana out of the freezer. If it’s out on the counter for too long it will defrost and become soft.
  • Kiwi – Did you know that kiwi is rich in dietary fibers, proteins and vitamins?
    • Feel free to use either green or golden kiwi here. Green kiwi is less sweet and tangy. Whereas golden kiwi has a tropically sweet taste, and is a lot smoother and sweeter than green kiwi. Both are fantastic, though!
  • Sweetener – If the smoothie isn’t sweet enough you can add some honey to balance out the flavors. And to make it vegan, use maple syrup instead. (For this recipe, I prefer to use a bit of maple syrup).

 

This Kiwi, Avocado Green Smoothie is a lot of fun! So be sure to give this recipe a try.

Kiwi Avocado Green Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 handfuls Spinach
  • 1 cup Zucchini (skin on), roughly chopped
  • 1/2 Avocado, pitted and scooped
  • 3 SunGold Kiwi or Green Kiwi, washed, scooped and roughly chopped
  • 1 medium Banana, frozen or thawed
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Water
  • Optional: 2 tsp – 1 tbsp Maple Syrup or Honey
  • Optional: Ice
  • Optional: 2 tbsp Badia Trilogy Health Seeds: Flax, Chia, Hemp
  • Topping add-ons: Granola, banana slices, kiwi slices

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Blend: Add the veggies, fruit and coconut water to a blender and blend until nice and smooth.
  2. Check for sweetness: If the smoothie isn’t sweet enough, add your sweetener of choice and blend until just incorporated. Enjoy immediately.
  3. NOTE: If you use thawed banana, you’ll need to add some ice to thicken the smoothie and make it cold. (Start with a small handful; about 5-7 big pieces).
  4. Optional: Add the trilogy seeds and blend until just incorporated.

 

Notes:

  • If possible, use all organic ingredients.
  • Servings: Makes one large glass, or two smaller glasses.
  • Banana: If using frozen, no ice is needed. (Wait until the last minute to pull the banana out of the freezer. If it’s out on the counter for too long it will defrost and become soft).
  • Ice: If using ice, just don’t add too much or it will water the smoothie down. *I only use ice if I don’t have frozen banana on hand.
  • Sweetener: If the smoothie isn’t sweet enough you can add some honey to balance out the flavors. And to make it vegan, use maple syrup instead.
  • Trilogy Seeds: If using, be sure to add some more coconut water to thin it out, because the smoothie will get much thicker.

And, for more smoothie recipes, please give these a try:

RMPBS Food | More Recipes

Spotlight Newsletter

Community stories from across Colorado and updates on your favorite PBS programs, in your inbox every Tuesday.

Sign up here!