I’ve been on a green bender lately.
I’m actively trying to shed some pounds. With the tiny human nearing her second birthday, it’s time to say buh-bye to the baby weight. Now I recognize there are women who get their bodies back mere weeks after pushing a small child out of their nether regions, and while I’m not one of them, I applaud those ladies. More power to you.
For me, the newborn stage was the hardest. I was exhausted, in the throes of postpartum depression, and more concerned with basic survival than my love handles. I wasn’t mentally prepared to lose weight then, but I’m ready now.
My weight loss plan is simple: move more and eat all the green things, in addition to some sporadic sweets. (I highly recommend these peanut butter chocolate bites.) I’m upping my overall intake of whole foods; think grains, legumes, vegetables, fruit and water, unfortunately, not the caffeinated kind known as coffee though.
In order to be successful, my meals and snacks need to be easy to prepare, since cooking with a child requires a little bit of skill and lots of patience. A little screen time doesn’t hurt either. For the no television zealots, I say a nutritious meal is far more important than twenty minutes of Elmo.
With that being said, snacking doesn’t get any easier than this tropical kiwi smoothie. Translation: it takes mere minutes to make, so I don’t have to rely on Sesame Street for the assist. Also, there’s only four ingredients in this bad boy AND I didn’t even peel the kiwi. Two snaps and a twirl for simplicity with a side of laziness.
The skin is completely edible. Plus, it’s packed with vitamin C, and triples the amount of fiber you consume, and I love me some fiber.* Besides, you’d be hard pressed to taste the fuzzy peel once everything is blended together. Did I mention I turned the leftovers into popsicles for the tiny human? She loves fiber too.
In short, this tasty and tantalizing tropical green smoothie, made with kiwi and pineapple, will tickle your taste buds and make your mouth sing. It might even help you lose weight too. At least, that’s what I’m telling myself.
- 2 Kiwis, skin on, rinsed.
- 1 Banana
- 1/2 cup of frozen Pineapple
- 1/2 cup Almond Milk, original.
- Place all ingredients in a blender in the order listed and blend until smooth and creamy.*
- If it's too thick, add more milk. If it's too thin, add more pineapple.
What’s your opinion on screen time? What’s your go to easy snack or meal?
Well WoW! Never woulda thought of kiwi! Or eating it in its jacket, but how clever and it totally makes sense. Can’t wait to your super simple recipe a shot. Sometimes the less is more (literally in this case) is better!
And I was in your camp, four times over. The only way I ever lost those baby lbs was with lots of intention. Not before between 9 months after, to a year and a half, to …er, three years, and two. After the trauma of wiping noses and getting in and out of the grocery store with kids in snowsuits, mittens, boots, and hats, soaked through diapers, and you know!
I need some kiwi! Easy energy, and the fiber is great! Thank-you!
It’s definitely going to take some intention on my part. These pounds just don’t want to say good-bye. I think they’ve become attached to Ave; the better to snuggle her with right? 🙂
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Damned right! Not much comfort in snuggling up to bones…. btw, have had so many kiwi smoothies one with a few mint leaves in there, and strawberries replacing the pineapple. It’s my new breakfast! Lunch if sleep late.
I’m so glad you’re enjoying it. Kiwi and strawberry is such a great combo, and the mint leaves is pure genius.
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A green bender sounds like the healthiest kind of bender. I’ve been making smoothies again in the mornings (not into smoothies in the winter – it’s cold here). My favorite right now is an avocado smoothie – even the toddler likes it when she won’t always eat avocado in solid form. I’ve never had kiwi in a smoothie -I’d like to try this!
Avocado is great in a smoothie. It makes it extra creamy and delicious. Plus hooray for healthy fats.
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I love your simple approach! I think people put way to much thought into losing weight and look for magic this or that when it just comes down to moving more and eating right! That kiwi has me wanting spring to actually arrive here in CT! looks so refreshing
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Spring is not here yet, but the kiwi have arrived, courtesy of my father-in-law who brings me them by the bagful. 🙂
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right on! i say do whatever you need to do to feel your best. looking good and feeling good for me comes from within. if i feel good, i feel like i look good 😀 i feel good when i have some plant life, ya know?!
this is amazing i had NO idea you could eat the kiwi skin! what??? sorcery i tell ya! i can’t wait to try.
i love screen time and wish we got more of it. LOL seriously we don’t get it enough because she is a party animal and loves to play outside or do art. she will take my phone when i’m desperate and i’m ok with it. it works for us!
Whatever works is the way to go, especially when it comes to the little people. They are so individualized it’s amazing.
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Blitzed in a smoothie, hell yeah I’d eat the skin! I’m saving this for when local kiwis come back into stores. Right now they are coming from Italy so that’s a no go for me.
My tip is any time you cook veggies, make double the amount you need. We always do this with most of our meals and I always am so happy to see those leftovers in the fridge! Or in the case of chili or bolognaise I make masses and we eat it all week/ put portions in the freezer.
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My father-in-law has been buying them at Costco, so he’s dropping kiwi off by the boatload. Bonus points because Ave likes them too.
I love the idea of doubling up. My problem is I usually end up eating the leftovers before they can technically become leftovers. 🙂
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Well I think you look hawt always! But I’m happy to support your smoothie fix. kiwis are my jam
I knew you’d approve of my kiwi shake, skins and all. Blows kiss.
The word tantalizing is underutilized. Especially when it comes to things that make your mouth sing. 😉
I’m an SEO dream. 🙂
I LAAVVEE kiwi skin. WASTE NOT. This looks tooty fruity goooood.
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I should have used tutti fruity in my post. Next time.
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