This Vegan Kiwi Smoothie is so packed full of vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants and healthy fats, it is guaranteed to boost your mood, energy and leave you feeling revived. Not to mention, it tastes incredible. Call me crazy, but all of the sweet fruits blended together reminded me of a jolly rancher, just of course a lot healthier! Super fruity and naturally sweet.
Kiwis and honey crisp apple are magic in this smoothie. Kiwis and honey crisp apples are SO sweet and what make this taste so incredible. The honey crisp apple is like candy on it’s own, it’s so good. I swear I could just eat those all day long…..they are better than any other type of apple in my opinion.
Now, you may be wondering why in the world I added sesame seeds. Well, if you know me and my blog, you know I come up with some unusual ideas sometimes. Quite honestly, I originally chose to add them for their amazing nutrients, which is calcium and healthy fat. But they actually add an amazing flavor and contrast beautifully with the fruitiness.
Vegan Kiwi Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 large handful kale 57 g
- 2 kiwis sliced
- 1 large honey crisp apple sliced
- 1 frozen 10 oz bag strawberries thawed for 15 minutes (283 g which is about 2 cups)
- juice from half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds 12 g
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 7 g (optional)
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups water as needed to blend up smoothie
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until very smooth. Garnish with sliced kiwi and sesame seeds, if desired. The sesame seeds give a depth of flavor that is a beautiful contrast to all the sweetness of the fruit.
- For an added protein boost, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder, if desired.
Notes
A gorgeous smoothie, Brandi!
Thanks so much Annie!
You were right that it’s very different to my kiwi smoothie. Looks like a powerhouse of nutrients!
I’m so intrigued by the sesame seeds…I’ll be trying that out.
Thanks Emma! Yeah, I love sesame seeds so I loved the flavor they added.
I love finding new recipes for smoothies, we drink them every day.. sometimes breakfast and lunch:) The best part of inventing a new smoothie is getting to name it:) Love this new Revive Me Kiwi Smoothie.. and will be trying this one out with my daughter!!xx
Oh, please let me know when you do Barbara!! 🙂
Kiwis were definitely one of my favorites when I could eat fruit. They’re just so unique – no other fruit is anywhere near the same! This combo sounds fantastical too, apples, kiwi, strawberries… Mmmmmm!! Sounds like summer 🙂
Yes, they are SO sweet too, I just love them!
One of those smoothies and you are set for the day with nutrients. Looks and sounds delicious!
Thanks Suzanne!! Tastes so good too!
This sounds so delicious Brandi, I love kiwi in smoothies and the sesame seeds is a fresh idea! And what a colour!!
Thank you so much Poppy! I love kiwis in smoothies too, it makes them so sweet naturally!
Love, love, love, love, love, love, love! I’m seriously salivating right now. I have all of those ingredients in my house right now, except I have a Fuji apple. I imagine that will still work though, right? I’m definitely going to try this. YUM!
Oh, yes girl! Fuji apple would be my very next suggestion, it definitely should be an apple on the sweeter side and Fujis and honey crisp are the best options. Thank you so much! Please come let me know after you make it! 🙂
Some much goodness in one blog post! Love that smoothie and sesame seeds are quite brilliant! Leave it to you to come up with something wonderful!
It’s going to be 80 on Thursday, and I have ALL of this in my pantry/fridge. SO making this.
Kale, kiwi, apple, and frozen strawberries?! These all sound so good together! I made myself a 64-oz monster green juice…I wish I have added kiwi and strawberries!
Thank you Rika! They all create the yummiest, sweetest smoothie ever!
Tried this smoothie this morning and was it so delicious! I used a Fuji apple that I had on hand. Still delicious. Thanks for the highly packed nutritious drink. Just found your website this week and sure enjoying the many recipes you have created.
Wonderful, so happy to hear that Claudia! So glad you are enjoying the recipes 🙂