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Kiwi Quencher Tropical Smoothie (Copycat Recipe)

Published: May 19, 2023 by Colleen 28 Comments

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Kiwi quencher tropical smoothie in a tall glass.
Kiwi quencher tropical smoothie in a tall glass.

This Kiwi Quencher Tropical Smoothie is inspired by the one from the Tropical Smoothie Café.  Just like the original, this homemade recipe is a delicious and refreshing blend of real fruit and creamy yogurt.

Pink colored kiwi quencher tropical smoothie in a tall glass.

I love smoothies. There are unlimited healthy combinations. (Some delicious examples: Mango Pineapple Smoothie or Ginger Citrus Smoothie. Not only are they a treat for the taste buds, they are great as a nutritious meal replacement for breakfast. And on those hot summer days, a delicious smoothie is the perfect frosty drink for a mid-day snack.

If you also love smoothies, you know it can get expensive to order them from smoothie and juice bars like the Tropical Smoothie Cafe or Smoothie King. You easily can save cash and time by making smoothies yourself. It's easy!

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  • Why you'll love this smoothie
  • Ingredient notes
  • How to make a kiwi strawberry smoothie
  • Helpful tips
  • Variations and substitutions
  • More healthy breakfast ideas
  • Recipe
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Why you'll love this smoothie

  • No added sugar: This strawberry kiwi smoothie has plenty of natural sweetness from ripe strawberries and kiwi. 
  • Healthy: Greek yogurt is full of protein, calcium, B12, and probiotics for gut health. Both strawberries and kiwi are high in vitamin C and dietary fiber, as well as a host of other nutrients. 
  • Easy: It couldn't be easier to whip up this tropical smoothie recipe. All you need is four simple ingredients, 5 minutes, and a blender!
  • Customizable: Even though this strawberry kiwi quencher is a copycat recipe, you can still make it your own by adding seeds, different fruits, or milk.

Ingredient notes

  • Strawberries: You can use fresh or frozen strawberries. Using frozen fruit makes for a thick and creamy smoothie, so if you use fresh strawberries, you may want to add some ice
  • Kiwi: Be sure to use ripe kiwis. If they are unripe they'll be hard and very tart. Either green kiwi or golden kiwis are fine.
  • Plain Greek Yogurt: Either full fat or low-fat greek yogurt are great for adding creamy texture. Greek yogurt is thicker and creamier, with less sugar and more protein than regular or non-fat yogurt.
  • Milk: The original kiwi quencher tropical smoothie doesn't contain milk, but our home blenders aren't as powerful and need some liquid to help them. Use any milk: almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, or even whole milk.
The four ingredients needed to make this recipe in glass bowls on a wooden board.
Four simple ingredients

How to make a kiwi strawberry smoothie

It couldn't be easier to make it! Simply load everything into the blender and blitz for maybe a minute. Pour into a glass & enjoy!

Helpful tips

  • Loading the blender: In a regular blender, load the liquid first, then fresh ingredients, and finally frozen ingredients. However, I use a magic bullet personal blender (cleanup is a breeze!), where the blades are on top, so the ingredients get loaded in the opposite order.
  • Storage: It's best to enjoy this kiwi quencher right away.
  • Freeze: Smoothies are great for meal prep. Make a few different combinations and pack them in single serve portions in a freezer-safe bag or container. When you are ready to use, leave in the fridge overnight and your smoothie will still be frosty and ready to drink in the morning.

Variations and substitutions

  • Milk: Replace the milk with coconut water, or fruit juices.
  • Protein: Add extra protein with peanut butter or other nut butters. Or add a scoop of protein powder.
  • Seeds: I like to add chia seeds, hemp seeds or flax seeds to smoothies for additional protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
  • Greens: Add a handful of spinach, kale, or microgreens for even more of a nutrient boost.
  • Sweeteners: If you like a sweeter smoothie, or if your fruit isn't quite as ripe as it could be, you can add a small amount of maple syrup, honey or agave syrup.
  • Vegan: For a vegan version of this smoothie, use vegan yogurt, coconut cream, or silken tofu. Or use a nut milk or oat milk and add a frozen banana.
A tall glass of kiwi and strawberry smoothie on a white textured surface next to two whole strawberries.

More healthy breakfast ideas

Smoothies are a healthy and delicious way to start the day! For other delicious breakfast recipes to try, check out all of my breakfast recipes.

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a rating in the comments below and let us know how it turned out. Did you make any changes? We would love for you to share and your feedback is important! Thank you for visiting The Food Blog!

Recipe

Kiwi quencher tropical smoothie in a tall glass with a pink and white straw.

Kiwi Quencher Tropical Smoothie (Copycat Recipe)

Kiwi quencher tropical smoothie is a copycat recipe with just four fresh ingredients and it takes just five minutes to make this delicious, healthy drink at home.
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Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: North American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Colleen Milne

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1 cup kiwis sliced and peeled, about 3 kiwis
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

  • Load all ingredients into a blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a glass and enjoy right away.

Notes

  • Loading the blender: In a regular blender, load the liquid first, then fresh ingredients, and finally frozen ingredients. However, I use a magic bullet personal blender (cleanup is a breeze!), where the blades are on top, so the ingredients get loaded in the opposite order.
  • Storage: It's best to enjoy this kiwi quencher right away.
  • Freeze: Smoothies are great for meal prep. Make a few different combinations and pack them in single serve portions in a freezer-safe bag or container. When you are ready to use, leave in the fridge overnight and your smoothie will still be frosty and ready to drink in the morning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 899mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 217mg | Calcium: 345mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Tristin

    May 28, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    This was such an easy smoothie recipe with just four ingredients. Loved the strawberry kiwi flavor!

    Reply
  2. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer

    May 28, 2023 at 2:10 pm

    Mmmm, this was so yummy, creamy, and delicious! In the summer months, I often am not that hungry as it's hot here in Arizona. This is perfect for those killer 100+ days here. I love that it's so easy and did I mention that it's absolutely DELICIOUS?!

    Reply
  3. Claire

    May 28, 2023 at 11:32 am

    I've never put kiwis in a smoothie before but I bet they're delicious. Can't wait to give this recipe a try!

    Reply
  4. Elena

    May 28, 2023 at 4:47 am

    The combination of fresh kiwi, tropical fruits, and creamy yogurt created a refreshing drink that I loved!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 28, 2023 at 9:42 am

      Hi Elena, great to hear that you loved this smoothie! Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  5. Hayley Dhanecha

    May 28, 2023 at 3:30 am

    Super frefreshing and filling smoothie, perfect for current weather we are having. Sunny morning and a smoothie glass in my hand, best feeling ever!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 28, 2023 at 9:41 am

      Hi Hayley! A sunny morning and a healthy smoothie are really such a wonderful feeling! Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Megane

    May 26, 2023 at 11:20 pm

    We loved this smoothie. So simple to make and the flavour combo was so good together. So yum and a healthy way to start the day or end it.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 28, 2023 at 9:40 am

      So glad you loved it, Megane!

      Reply
  7. Casey

    May 25, 2023 at 1:15 pm

    This was the perfect post workout drink for me. I added a little collagen powder, and it was great!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 25, 2023 at 4:18 pm

      Hi Casey, I love this smoothie for post workout, and I, too often add collagen powder. I'm so happy that you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  8. Chenee

    May 25, 2023 at 1:13 pm

    I don't think I've ever tried kiwi in a smoothie before now but this was amazing! I love the way the strawberries balance out the tangy kiwi.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 25, 2023 at 4:17 pm

      Hi Chenee, I'm so happy that you loved the kiwi quencher! I appreciate your feedback!

      Reply
  9. Jess

    May 25, 2023 at 12:55 pm

    This is such a refreshing and healthy treat!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 25, 2023 at 4:16 pm

      Glad you loved it, Jess!

      Reply
  10. Alison Saalbach Corey

    May 25, 2023 at 11:49 am

    Your passion for food shines through in every recipe you share. I appreciate how you provide options for various needs and preferences. Your inclusive approach ensures that everyone can enjoy your amazing recipes!!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 25, 2023 at 4:15 pm

      Hi Alison, Thank you sincerely for your kind words, which means the world to me. I appreciate your comment 🥰

      Reply
  11. dana

    May 25, 2023 at 11:48 am

    Lovely smoothie! I love the balance of sweet and tart from the kiwi. Super refreshing.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 25, 2023 at 4:14 pm

      Hi Dana, I's glad you enjoyed this kiwi quencher!

      Reply
  12. Diana Reis

    May 25, 2023 at 11:31 am

    I love this recipe. My kids drink it up. I always use a high protein yogurt and feel like my kids are soaking up good nutrients.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 25, 2023 at 4:13 pm

      Hi Diana! I'm happy that you love it and your kids do too! It always feels great when they enjoy something that's good for them! Thank you for commenting!

      Reply
  13. Marta

    May 25, 2023 at 8:36 am

    I needed a recipe to use up a bunch of kiwis I had and this quencher was perfect for it. I personally think it's better than Tropical Smoothies, so I'll be making this instead of spending the money on theirs, LOL!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 25, 2023 at 10:12 am

      Hi Marta! We all love saving money! I'm so happy to hear that you loved the kiwi quencher!

      Reply
  14. Linda

    May 23, 2023 at 1:54 pm

    What a delicious smoothie recipe! Love the combination of kiwi and strawberries; and it makes a creamylicious summer treat for everyone to enjoy

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 25, 2023 at 10:11 am

      Hi Linda! I'm so glad you loved the kiwi quencher!

      Reply
  15. Noelle

    May 23, 2023 at 12:28 pm

    The kiwi quencher was my favorite smoothie at tropical smoothie growing up!! This brings back all the memories. Thank you for putting together an easy recipe!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      May 25, 2023 at 10:10 am

      You're welcome, Noelle! Enjoy!

      Reply
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