A vibrant green smoothie packed with chunky seeds.

Green Kiwi and Cucumber Smoothie

Name: Green Kiwi and Cucumber Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: cucumber, 2 cups chopped; kiwi, 2 peeled and chopped; ginger, 1 inch peeled and grated; honey or maple syrup, 1 tbsp; chia seeds, 2 tbsp; unsweetened almond milk, 1 cup; ice cubes,

Category Smoothie

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique -

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily Recipe: June 08, 2023

This refreshing Chinese-inspired smoothie blends seasonal fruits and vegetables like cucumber, kiwi, and ginger for a perfect summer treat. The addition of chia seeds gives it a a nice texture and a boost of protein too.

Ingredients (for 4)

Cucumber - 2 cups - chopped
Kiwi - 2 - peeled and chopped
Ginger - 1 inch - peeled and grated
Honey or maple syrup - 1 tbsp
Chia seeds - 2 tbsp
Unsweetened almond milk - 1 cup
Ice cubes -

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥒🥝🧄💖🌀

Blend the 2 cups of chopped cucumber, 2 chopped kiwis, peeled and grated 1 inch of ginger, and 1 tbsp of honey or maple syrup until smooth.
Step 2 - 🌿🥛

Add 2 tbsp of chia seeds and 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk and blend again.
Step 3 - ❄️🍹

Add ice cubes to your preference for thickness and serve immediately.

Additional

For a more refreshing treat, you can also freeze your cucumber and kiwi before blending them. Feel free to substitute the almond milk with any other plant-based milk or Greek yogurt if you prefer a creamier consistency. Kids can definitely help with peeling and chopping the fruits and grating the ginger.