Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie Recipe

Strawberries are starting to come on in the United States and are one of the first fruits of spring. These bright sweet little gems are packed with vitamin C and fiber and help reduce inflammation. I like to get organic strawberries when I’m buying them from the store, but my favorite way to get them is to hit up a you-pick farm! This is such a fun way for kids to see where their food comes from. If you have a bit of space, consider planting strawberries in your flower beds. They are lovely little plants and with a little research and preparation, I bet you could grow your own. I just planted 60 plants this weekend and hope to get pounds and pounds of berries one year from now. I’ll let you know how it goes.

Kiwi fruit has a lot in common with the strawberry; I think that’s why they are such a natural pair. It too is very high in vitamin C and dietary fiber. Kiwi is native to China but is now grown even in California. Here’a a quick furry skin removal tip- slice a small bit from each end of the kiwi and then slice it down the middle (not end to end, cut through the roundest part). Use a spoon to remove the fruit from the skin and you’re done. Did you know that the kiwifruit was named after its uncanny resemblance to the “fuzzy brown kiwi” – New Zealand’s National Bird.

Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie Recipe
Wow! This looks so delicious. What other fruit can I put in place of Kiwi to give me the same taste? I’m sensitive to Kiwi.

Total Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

•     2 small ripe kiwis — peeled and quartered
•     1/2 banana — sliced and frozen
•     1/2 medium orange — or 1 clementine, peel and pith removed
•     1/2 cup skim milk
•     Small handful ice — optional (add if you prefer a thicker, frostier smoothie)
•     2 tablespoons rolled oats — or quick-cooking oats
•     1/2  cup frozen strawberry halves
•     1-2 teaspoons honey — optional

Instructions

1. Place all of the ingredients in your blender: kiwis, strawberries, orange, milk, oats, and ice (if using). Blend until smooth. Taste and add 1-2 teaspoons of honey if you desire additional sweetness. Enjoy immediately.

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