Summer is finally here, and what other way to welcome it than by making a delicious summer smoothie. In today’s article I will be guiding you on how to make a kiwi mint summer smoothie. I love kiwi for it is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that promote a healthy and radiant skin. Besides that, it also has other benefits that I will be discussing. I have handpicked 6 ingredients for this glowing skin kiwi mint summer smoothie read on and try making yours today.
Kiwi Mint Summer Smoothie for Glowing Skin
Ingredients
- 2 ripe kiwis
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup of coconut water
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients
- Slice the banana.
- Peel and chop the kiwis.
- Wash the mint leaves thoroughly.
- Blend
- If you prefer a chilled smoothie, add a few ice cubes before blending.
- Blend the chopped kiwis, mint leaves, banana, Greek yogurt, and coconut water until smooth and creamy.
- Sweeten
- Taste the smoothie. If you like it sweeter, add a tablespoon of honey and blend again until well mixed.
- Serve
- Pour the smoothie into a glass.
- Garnish with either the mint or a slice of kiwi if desired.
- Enjoy:
- Drink your smoothie immediately to enjoy its fresh, nutrient-packed goodness.
Benefits for Glowing Skin
Kiwi
- Kiwi is packed with Vitamin C, which firstly is essential for collagen production. Secondly it helps support immune function, protecting the skin from inflammation. Lastly it help brighten and even out skin tone, reducing the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
- Antioxidants in kiwi, such as vitamin E help fight free radicals that can cause skin damage, promoting a youthful and radiant complexion.
- With its high water content, kiwi helps keep the skin hydrated and moisturized.
- Kiwi is rich in fiber, which aids digestion and helps flush out toxins from the body, contributing to clearer and healthier skin.
Mint contains anti-inflammatory properties and can help clear the skin.
Banana provides moisture and hydration, giving your skin a healthy glow.
Coconut water hydrates the skin from within, promoting a radiant complexion.
Greek yogurt contains probiotics that support gut health, which clears and glows your skin.