The kiwifruit will be without a doubt the star of this recipe. Did you know the kiwifruit is among the fruits with the highest amount of vitamin C?
Thanks to that it boosts your immune system and it is essential for children's growth since it strenghtens the bones and help developing the brain. Besides it is rich in fiber which aids with digestion as well as many other health benefits.
For this recipe we will be using two Zespri kiwifruit varieties: Zespri Green: brown skin with fibres, green flesh and tangy taste; and the Zespri Gold: with a smooth skin, golden coloured flesh and sweet taste.
Kids will find attractive drinking it and can have fun participating in the preparation of the lollipops. We will first be doing the lollipops so they can have time to set in the fridge while we make the smoothies.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE LOLLIPOPS:
· 1 Zespri Gold kiwifruit
· 1 Zespri Green kiwifruit
· 1/2 chocolate bar, melted
· Colored sprinkles
YOU WILL NEED:
· Long wood sticks
· A knife and a cutting board
· Baking paper
· 3 small bowls
PREPARATION:
1. Cut the kiwis into thick slices, leaving the skin when cutting them.
2. Slice into the shape you like: flowers, hearts, diamonds... and remove the skin.
3. Introduce the wood stick and immerse in the melted chocolate.
4. Dip in the bowl with colored sprinkles.
5. Place on a plate on top of the baking paper and leave in the fridge.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE SMOOTHIES (Makes 2 greens 2 yellows):
Yellow smoothie:
· 5 Zespri Gold kiwifruit
· 3 tangerines
· 1 banana
· 2 o 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
· 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
· 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
· 1 small glass of water
· Quince or peach jam.
Green smoothie:
· 4 Zespri Green kiwifruit
· 1 pear
· 2 bananas
· 2 or 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
· 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
· 1/2 tsp spirulina powder (optional to increase the colour)
· Strawberry jam.
SMOOTHIES ELABORATION:
YELLOW SMOOTHIE:
1. Peel the Zespri Gold kiwis and the banana, cut them into pieces.
2. Squeeze the tangerines.
3. Blend all together on a food processor and add the water, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon and turmeric powder, until it gets smooth.
4. In the bottom of the glass put some peach or quince jam, then pour the yellow smoothie, serve with a lollipop and enjoy!
GREEN SMOOTHIE:
1. Peel the Zespri Green kiwifruits, the pear (removing the center), the banana, and cut into pieces.
2. Blend all together and add the water, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon and spirulina, until it gets smooth.
3. In the bottom of the glass put some strawberry jam, then pour the green smoothie, serve with a lollipop and...done!
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