This smoothie blends fresh kiwi and baby spinach with milk for a creamy, nutritious green drink. Ice cubes give it a refreshing chill and a pinch of sea salt enhances the flavors.
Spinach Kiwi Smoothie
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Vanilla: Extract
Easy
This smoothie blends fresh kiwi and baby spinach with milk for a creamy, nutritious green drink. Ice cubes give it a refreshing chill and a pinch of sea salt enhances the flavors.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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servings
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 2.0peeled kiwi
- 1.0 cup (30.0 g)baby spinach
- 1.0 cup (240.0 g)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Add the peeled kiwis and baby spinach.
- Add the ice cubes and a pinch of fine sea salt.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until smooth.
- Check the consistency and blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use ripe kiwis for sweetness and a smoother texture. For a dairy-free option, substitute the milk with almond or oat milk.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make spinach kiwi smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make spinach kiwi smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
211
Calories / serving
6.9g
Fat
31.0g
Carbs
8.3g
Protein
22.3g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~211 cal · 7g fat · 31g carbs · 8g protein · 22g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 211 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 40 min·2.3 mi·~4700 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 29 min·1.5 mi·~2900 steps
- Moderate cycling 21 min·4.2 mi
- Swimming laps 30 min
- Jogging 21 min·1.8 mi·~3350 steps
- Stair climbing 19 min·~1700 steps
- Dancing 34 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 21 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 49 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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