Kiwi Quencher Tropical Smoothie (Healthy Copycat Recipe)

This Kiwi Quencher Tropical Smoothie recipe is the refreshing summer smoothie that you need! It combines ripe kiwis, frozen strawberries, Greek yogurt, milk, and chia seeds for a healthy copycat recipe of the Tropical Smoothie Cafe favorite. 

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Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is known for their delicious smoothies and honestly, the kiwi quencher smoothie is one of my favorites on their menu! 

When I realized the ingredients, it was clear that it would be pretty easy to recreate it at home. With 240 calories of turbinado sugar (aka 15 teaspoons of sugar!) in the Tropical Smoothie Cafe version though, I was determined to make it a little healthier. 

Thanks to the fruit and Greek yogurt, my Kiwi Quencher Tropical Smoothie recipe has 12 grams of dietary fiber and 23 grams of protein. Fiber and protein help to keep your blood sugar levels more stable, keep you feeling full, aid in weight loss, and can improve your gut health. 

With its fruity flavor, this delicious smoothie makes for either a great breakfast or mid-day snack on these hot summer days. 

Kiwi Quencher Tropical Smoothie Ingredients

Another reason you’ll love this strawberry kiwi smoothie is that it uses simple ingredients that you very well may have on hand right now! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Green Kiwi – I used green kiwis here, but you could use golden kiwis too. Ripe kiwis are the key though since they’re going to provide more natural sweetness than unripe kiwis. Kiwi is an excellent source of vitamin C, an antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory properties and can improve fertility. 

• Frozen Strawberries –  I used frozen fruit here because it eliminates the need for ice and they’re really cost effective. You can easily use fresh strawberries if you prefer though…you just may need to add some ice to the blender to get that icy cold smoothie temperature. 

• Plain Greek Yogurt – the original recipe from Tropical Smoothie Café uses a non-fat yogurt, which works well in this smoothie. I opted to use a full-fat plain Greek yogurt for extra protein and a little more fat to help with vitamin absorption and hormone health. The higher fat content also creates a more creamy smoothie consistency that I enjoy.

• Almond Milk – this is my favorite liquid to use in smoothies. It’s light, refreshing, and adds a hint of vanilla flavor to smoothie recipes. 

• Chia Seeds – this ingredient isn’t in your traditional Kiwi Quencher Tropical Smoothie recipe, however, I added it to my recipe to bulk up the nutritional value of this smoothie. Chia seeds are a great source of magnesium and healthy fats, particularly omega 3 fatty acids. 

• Sweetener of Choice – this one’s optional, but you can add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey, agave syrup, maple syrup, or monk fruit sweetener to your smoothie to get the desired sweetness your taste buds crave. Adding your own sweetener makes it a lot easier to control how much is added too. 

How To Make It

Smoothies are such an easy recipe to make for a quick breakfast or snack! 

All you’re going to do is add all of the ingredients into a high speed blender. Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds until it’s a smooth and creamy texture. 

Then, pour it into a glass and enjoy!

Substitutions & Variations

• Dairy-Free? Use a plant-based or vegan yogurt option. 

• Use fresh or frozen fruit – both work well! If you use all fresh fruit, you’ll want to add some ice cubes into your smoothie recipe to get that icy temperature. 

• No almond milk? Any type of milk will do, such as whole milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or soy milk.

• Boost the vitamin E and vitamin K content of the smoothie by adding a handful of spinach. 

• Increase the protein content by adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder. Read more about my favorite protein powders here. 

• Add 1-2 teaspoons (or more to taste) of your favorite sweetener if you prefer a sweeter smoothie. Honey, agave, maple syrup, or monk fruit all work well in this recipe.

• No chia seeds? Substitute with milled flax seeds or hemp seeds. 

• Any leftover smoothie mix? Freeze it into silicone popsicle molds for a frozen treat on hot days.

Other Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love

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Detox Island Green Smoothie (Tropical Smoothie Copycat)

Strawberry Cottage Cheese Smoothie

High Protein Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

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