Vitamin C Packed Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie

By Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN; Reboot Nutritionist

Try this delicious smoothie is packed with vitamin C. Ingredients include: strawberries, lime and kiwi. This smoothie is a perfect choice when you feel a cold or flu coming on.

It may surprise you to learn that per serving, a kiwi has twice the amount of vitamin C as an orange! Keep in mind that a serving has 2 kiwis or just over 3/4 cup of the sliced fruit.

Be sure to include kiwis in juices, and fruit salads. They’re also great for snacking.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (375 ml/12 oz) coconut water
 2 kiwi (kiwifruit)
1 1/2 cups (225 g) frozen strawberries
 1/2 frozen banana
 1/4 avocado
 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)

Directions

Wash all produce well.
Peel kiwi and remove stem from strawberries.
Add all ingredients to blender and blender on high for
45 – 60 seconds until smooth.

Serving Size: 16 - 18 oz (500 ml)

Calories: 360

Fat: 10 g

Trans Fat: 2 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 390 mg

Carbohydrates: 69 g

Fiber: 18 g

Sugars: 40 g

Protein: 7 g