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    Home » Smoothies

    Smoothie Tips | Freezing Kiwi

    LAST UPDATED: July 19, 2018 PUBLISHED: February 21, 2016 By Pam Greer 15 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Today's smoothie tip is freezing kiwi!  Perfect for your smoothies!  Post may contain affiliate links.

    Slices of kiwi on a baking sheet

     

    Yes You Can Freeze Kiwi!  Freezing Kiwi

    Anyone else smoothie crazy?  While shopping at the grocery store one day, I noticed that they had smoothie samples setting out on the counter.  Why not, I thought?  Oh my gosh.  It was deep purple, filled with all sorts of good things and tasted like a dessert, only it was healthy.  I immediately texted my husband and said, I have to learn how to make smoothies, they are incredible.

    Click here to pin this Smoothie Tips Freezing Kiwi now!

     

    I got home and started googling.  Talk about being late to the party!  There was a whole world out there, that I didn't even know existed.  After the whole Blendtec vs Vitamix debate.  I settled on a Vitamix because after seeing the tamper in action at Costco, it tipped the scales in it's favor.

    I started working my way through the recipe book that came with my Vitamix and then added,Superfood Smoothies: 100 Delicious, Energizing & Nutrient-dense Recipes and The Blender Girl Smoothies: 100 Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Paleo-Friendly Recipes to my cookbooks shelves.

    Freezing kiwi is so easy!

    I started freezing anything and everything that might go in a smoothie.  When I got a big bag of organic kiwi, I immediately thought about freezing it.  I wasn't sure if you could.  I always peel the kiwi because I didn't even know you could eat the skin!  After googling, I found that you could freeze kiwi!  You can freeze it in a simple syrup, kind of like a canning solution.  Or even easier, you can slice it into pretty little rounds and freeze it!  I slice the kiwi and lay them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Freeze until solid, about 4-6 hours and then transfer them to a ziploc bag!

    As a bonus, when you use them in smoothies, you don't even notice the skin!  By using the skin, you actually triple the fiber of the kiwi and preserve most of the vitamin c!

    You might want to use these kiwi in this Strawberry, Banana and Kiwi Smoothie.

    Freezing Kiwi
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    Freezing Kiwi

    Yes you can freeze kiwi!  It is perfect for smoothies! 
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 55kcal

    Ingredients

    • 6 kiwis

    Instructions

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
    • Thinly slice kiwis and place them on the baking sheet. 
    • Place in the freezer and freeze until solid - about 4-6 hours. 
    • Place in a ziplock bag and store in the freezer. 

    Notes

    Kiwi's freeze in about 4-6 hours. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 84.4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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    Comments

    1. Alyssa says

      March 18, 2019 at 3:14 am

      5 stars
      Pam, thank you! I love a good smoothie and this looks delicious. It is definitely one of my favs!

      Reply
    2. Nellie says

      February 17, 2018 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      I have never tried Kiwi in my smoothies but I know I would love it! Thanks for sharing this!

      Reply
    3. Karly says

      February 17, 2018 at 12:20 pm

      I love adding kiwi to smoothies, but haven't ever tried freezing them before! I can't wait, because I love mine super cold and thick!

      Reply
    4. GONES says

      March 21, 2016 at 12:19 pm

      I saw your pic of the kiwis on the Vitamix Twitter page! I never thought of freezing kiwis either.. I have been freezing lots of different fruits for smoothies! It's fun. I recently started making peanut butter banana smoothies too which are amazing.

      Reply
    5. Miz Helen says

      March 02, 2016 at 10:34 am

      Thanks so much for sharing your post with Full Plate Thursday and have a great day!
      Come Back Soon,
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    6. swathi says

      February 29, 2016 at 8:39 am

      I freeze banana for smoothies, never tried kiwi, I am going to try it, Thanks for sharing this wonderful tips to Hearth and soul blog hop. Pinning.

      Reply
    7. Joy @ Joy Love Food says

      February 27, 2016 at 3:36 pm

      I freeze bananas all the time for smoothies, but never thought to freeze kiwi, great idea and I love that you can use the skins too! Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend?!

      Reply
    8. April J Harris says

      February 26, 2016 at 9:55 pm

      I've recently bought a Vitamix too, Pam, and I'm really pleased with all the things it does, especially the smoothies. Love this tip for freezing kiwi - thank you so much for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop. Sharing.

      Reply
    9. Ginger Wroot says

      February 23, 2016 at 8:02 pm

      What a great idea! I've been freezing my extremely ripe bananas (peeled), one banana each in a sandwich bag, for smoothies for a long time. I'm looking forward to trying kiwis! Thanks!

      Reply
    10. Healing Tomato says

      February 22, 2016 at 10:41 pm

      I have never frozen Kiwis and I don't know why. This is a good way to keep Kiwi fresh. Great tip.

      Reply
    11. Laura @MotherWouldKnow says

      February 22, 2016 at 6:14 pm

      This is a very timely post for me - got a bunch of kiwis from Costco and I've been wondering what to do with them. Leave on the skins? This part could change my life - or at least my view of kiwis. Hmmm.

      Reply
    12. Marjie says

      February 22, 2016 at 3:28 pm

      I didn't know you could freeze kiwi. They never seem to last more than 12 minutes around here anyway.

      Reply
    13. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says

      February 22, 2016 at 7:59 am

      interesting never would have thought of freezing kiwi to use later! We also have a meatless Monday link up if you'd like to add your post.

      Reply
    14. Cathy says

      February 21, 2016 at 10:22 pm

      I went through a smoothie phase. My favorite was a handful of spinach, banana, almond butter, and coconut water. Maybe some frozen pineapple and/or mango. Anyway, this is such a great idea! It must really save time to leave the skin on, and the extra fiber is always nice. 🙂

      Reply
    15. Kristina & Millie says

      February 21, 2016 at 7:52 pm

      i didn't think you could eat the skin either - kind of icky fuzzy! I haven't tried kiwi in my smoothies and now I am like why haven't I? Gotta get some 🙂 Enjoy your week!

      Reply

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