This dairy-free kiwi smoothie is a simple blend that’s nourishing, lightly creamy, and refreshing. Kiwis lend a slightly astringent taste to drinks, but are balanced by the other fruits in this recipe! And they’re also in season right now. In North America, kiwis are at their peak in cooler months.
Maximizing Micronutrients in this Dairy-Free Kiwi Smoothie Recipe
This kiwi smoothie recipe was originally shared with us in 2007 by the Kansas Soybean Board, but we’ve given this post a full refresh! I’ve added options and nutrition facts to the recipe, and have more healthy details on the ingredients in this dairy-free kiwi smoothie.
Kiwi: A Winter Super-Fruit
Kiwi is an excellent source of vitamin C, but it also contains phytonutrients that protect our DNA from damage. Studies have also shown this fruit might be protective against asthma symptoms, macular degeneration, and cardiovascular issues. The skin on ripe kiwi fruit will easily pull away from the flesh. But if you have trouble, you can cut the kiwi in half and scoop out the flesh instead.
Bananas: Easy on Digestion
As many of you know, bananas are high in vitamin B6, vitamin C, and several other vitamins and minerals. Many people argue that bananas aren’t that high in potassium, but a banana-a-day cured my chronic calf cramps! And this dairy-free kiwi smoothie does contain 22% of the RDA for potassium. Bananas are also a natural source of prebiotics. So you might want to sprinkle some dairy-free probiotic powder into your dairy-free kiwi smoothie for extra digestive benefits.
Orange Juice: Great for Bones
Believe it or not, orange juice is an unsung hero for bone health. Studies have shown that it markedly improves calcium absorption and bone density. You can use fresh squeezed, for the best taste, or load up on calcium with a calcium-fortified variety. Orange juice is typically fortified with calcium citrate, which is more readily absorbed than the calcium in dairy milk.
Tofu: A Better Soy (but this Kiwi Smoothie can be soy-free)
Tofu has unfairly been bashed over the years, but the anti-soy studies have nothing on this traditional food. Tofu is often set with non-dairy calcium, and it also delivers a nice little dose of plant-based protein. But if you can’t do soy, see the soy-free options in the notes of this dairy-free kiwi smoothie recipe.
Special Diet Notes: Kiwi Smoothie
By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, optionally soy-free, vegan, plant-based, added sugar-free, and vegetarian.
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 medium kiwi, peeled
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 ounces silken tofu (see Soy-Free Options below)
- ½ crushed ice
- Put the banana, kiwi, orange juice, tofu, and ice in your blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour into a glass, and enjoy!
Banana-Free Option: Substitute the flesh of one ripe mango. Use a mango with low to no fibers, like honey/ataulfo mangoes (also called yellow mangoes).
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