I’m crazy for this kiwi concoction. It’s got a sweet and tangy flavor, a fun and vibrant green color, and comes packed with potassium and fiber to nurture your heart.  

To magically convert this beverage into a creamy pudding, just add chia seeds right into the blender and stash in the fridge for a few hours to gel. As the tiny seedlings absorb liquid, they expand to about 10 times their size and create a pudding-like consistency. You can enjoy the pudding straight up, or layer it with granola and sliced kiwi for a scrumptious morning meal parfait. 

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Kiwi Mint Smoothie

I’m crazy for this kiwi concoction. It’s got a sweet and tangy flavor, a fun and vibrant green color, and comes packed with potassium and fiber to nurture your heart.  
Servings: 2 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 large kiwi, diced (about 2/3 cup)
  • ½ cup loosely packed spinach
  • ¼ cup fresh mint, about 12 leaves
  • ¼ avocado
  • 1 frozen ripe banana, or 1 regular banana + 3 to 5 ice cubes
  • 1¼ cups almond milk
  • Juice of ¼ lime

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and process until smooth and thick.

To make a Chia Pudding Parfait:

  • Add 6 tablespoons of chia seeds to the smoothie recipe while blending.
  • Then, pour into a bowl, cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight, to allow enough time for the chia seeds to gel and transform the smoothie into a thickened pudding consistency.
  • Place the chia pudding in 2 glasses and layer with granola and sliced kiwi.

Notes

Nutrition provided for one 1-cup smoothie.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 160Carbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gTotal Fat: 6g— Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g— Saturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 130mgFiber: 6gTotal Sugar: 13g— Natural Sugar: 13g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!