Gluten-Free Kiwi Lime Smoothie
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Brighten your day with this invigorating gluten-free kiwi lime smoothie, bursting with tangy citrus and sweet tropical notes. Its creamy texture and refreshing flavor make it the perfect healthy treat or breakfast on the go.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 13 minutes (8 min prep, 5 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including peeled and roughly chopped, frozen pineapple chunks, unsweetened almond milk — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Kiwi Lime Smoothie: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, when preparing this smoothie, be mindful of potential gluten cross-contamination. Ensure your blender and all utensils are thoroughly cleaned, especially if they have been used with gluten-containing ingredients. Always verify that all packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Kiwi Lime Smoothie: This smoothie recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains. Always double-check labels on processed ingredients like flavored milks or protein powders to confirm they are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 2 kiwis peeled and roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 0.5 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Combine the peeled and chopped kiwis, frozen pineapple chunks, unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, and pure vanilla extract in the pitcher of a high-speed blender. Ensure your almond milk is certified gluten-free if it has added flavors.
- 2
Add the optional honey or maple syrup, if desired, for added sweetness. Then, add the ice cubes to the blender pitcher. This combination will create a thick and frosty smoothie.
- 3
Secure the lid on the blender and blend on high speed for about 60 to 90 seconds. Continue blending until the mixture is completely smooth and has a creamy, uniform consistency, with no visible chunks of fruit or ice.
- 4
Carefully taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if needed. Blend for another 10-15 seconds to incorporate any added sweetener.
- 5
Pour the vibrant green smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor. For a thicker smoothie bowl, use half the amount of almond milk and top with certified gluten-free granola, fresh fruit, and extra chia seeds.
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Tips & Notes
- Warm milk (not hot) is key for yeast-based recipes — aim for 105–115°F to activate yeast without killing it.
- Honey is sweeter than sugar — if substituting, use 3/4 cup honey per 1 cup sugar and reduce liquid by 1/4 cup.
- Refrigerate maple syrup after opening and use within a year.
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