Boost your gut health and immune system with a kiwi and kefir smoothie!
The kefir promotes gut health, while the kiwi provides lots of Vitamin C for immunity.
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Easy Kiwi Kefir Smoothie
Revitalize your gut health and boost immunity with this kiwi and kefir smoothie. Packed with probiotics and vitamins for a nourishing drink.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 large kiwi
- 1 cup plain unsweetened kefir
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 large handful of spinach (washed)
- 1 tsp of minced ginger root
- Water for blending
Instructions
- Leave the skin on of the kiwi if you don’t mind it, I always leave it on because of the nutrients. Slice the kiwi in quarters.
- Measure the rest of your ingredients. Set them aside.
- Wash your blender. Yes, it’s in your sink!
- Add the kiwi and spinach first to your blender, followed by the rest of your prepared ingredients.
- Start by adding 1-2 tbsp of water. Blend for 2-3 minutes. Add more water during the blending process if needed.
- Taste for sweetness, thickness, etc. To make the smoothie thinner, add a bit more water.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Drink this kiwi smoothie as soon as it’s ready!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 221
- Sugar: 25.4g
- Fat: 3.9g
- Carbohydrates: 40.3g
- Fiber: 4.3g
- Protein: 8.2g
Benefits Of Kiwi And Kefir Smoothie
This kiwi and ginger smoothie with kefir has so many benefits to offer, thanks to the array of ingredients in the smoothie.
Some of the main things this smoothie has to offer, include:
- Nutrient-Rich: The smoothie contains a variety of vitamins and minerals from kiwi, spinach, and ginger.
- Probiotic Boost: Kefir provides beneficial probiotics for gut health. On top of that, kefir is also high in protein!
- Immune Support: Vitamin C from kiwi and other ingredients can support the immune system.
- Contains Anti-Inflammatory Properties: The smoothie contains ginger root. Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory effects.
- Digestive Health: The probiotics and fiber from the ingredients promote digestive health.
- Weight Loss Aid: The combination of fiber, probiotics, and nutrient density in this kiwi smoothie supports weight loss goals.
Other Benefits:
- The smoothie is perfect for a healthy quick breakfast on the go.
- The smoothie is super easy and quick to make.
- There are numerous ways to customize the smoothie to suit your preferences and tastes.
Kiwi smoothies are not only delicious but so good for you too! Try my fat burning kiwi smoothie and my apple kiwi and banana smoothie!
Optional Smoothie Variations
I have been making this kefir smoothie with kiwi for a couple of months now.
This has allowed me to test out different variations of the smoothie each time I make it.
Some tasty variations you could try include:
- Boost the protein content further: Add 1 scoop of unflavored and unsweetened protein powder.
- Add some super greens: You can add a tablespoon of spirulina powder, matcha powder, or a detox green powder.
- Make the smoothie vegan: Substitute the honey in the recipe with agave or maple syrup.
- Add more nutrients: A tablespoon of chia seeds, flaxseeds or oats can provide the smoothie with more fiber, protein, and other nutrients.
Make The Smoothie a Smoothie Bowl:
As you can see based on the pictures, the smoothie is quite thick.
This means you can serve it as a smoothie bowl. If you have never had a kiwi smoothie bowl before, this could be a good opportunity!
Add your favorite toppings and dig in!
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