The apple and kiwi smoothie is a fresh, light, and vitamin-rich drink, perfect to start the day with energy or for a healthy afternoon break. Thanks to the natural sweetness of the apple and the freshness of the kiwi, this smoothie is ideal for those looking for a light recipe, quick to prepare, and with simple and natural ingredients.
With only 3 main ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, it’s a perfect solution for breakfast, a snack, or post-workout.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 1
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: International
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, and Spring
- Energy 184.58 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 44.45 (g) of which sugars 36.43 (g)
- Proteins 2.37 (g)
- Fat 0.85 (g) of which saturated 0.05 (g)of which unsaturated 0.53 (g)
- Fibers 7.35 (g)
- Sodium 12.67 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 462 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 Golden apple (or Fuji)
- 2 kiwi
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup water (cold or apple juice if you want more sweetness)
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 4 ice cubes ice (optional)
Tools
- 1 Blender
Steps
Peel the apple, remove the core, and cut it into cubes. Peel the kiwis and slice them roughly.
Place the apple, kiwi, lemon juice, and water in the blender. Add honey if you want a natural sweet note.
Blend until you achieve a smooth and uniform cream.
If you want the smoothie to be more fluid, add water. If you want it fresher and thicker, add ice.
Pour into a tall glass and enjoy immediately to maximize the vitamin properties.
Aly’s Tips
Want more freshness? Add 1 cm of fresh ginger.
Want more creaminess? Replace the water with coconut or almond milk.
Want a sweeter smoothie? Add a ripe banana or use apple juice.
Anti-oxidation tip: Don’t skip the lemon; it keeps the color perfect!
Post-workout version: Add 1 tbsp of neutral or vanilla protein.
