Kiwi fruit is pleasantly sweet and tart. You can enjoy it as is or add it to many recipes. We’ve rounded up 15 best Kiwi Recipes that are easy to make at home.
Also known as Chinese gooseberry, kiwi has a unique flavor that’s a combination of strawberry, banana, pineapple and citrus!
They’re available in both green and golden varieties, and are a good source of fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. They’re a colorful addition to fruit salads and can even be included in baked goods!
What Can Kiwi Be Used For?
In addition to enjoying kiwi fresh as a snack, kiwi can be added to fruit smoothies, baked in muffins, cakes and cobblers, added to fruit salads and salsas, layered in parfaits, and made into jam.
Can You Freeze Kiwi?
Yes, with a bit of preparation, kiwi can be frozen. Use kiwis that are fully ripe. Peel and cut into slices. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the kiwi on the tray. Ensure that the fruit is not touching. Cover with another piece of parchment paper and place in the freezer until frozen.
This will take anywhere from 4 to 6 hours. When frozen, transfer the kiwi to an airtight container or a freezer bag, ensuring all air has been removed. Properly frozen and stored kiwi slices will keep in the freezer for up to 12 months.
Best Kiwi Recipes
1. Chocolate Dipped Kiwi Pops
You’ve heard of chocolate-covered strawberries, how about these chocolate-dipped kiwi pops for something different? These colorful treats are fun to make and can be customized! Serve them at your next get-together.
2. Fruit Salsa
Here’s a great dish to bring to your next potluck. Bursting with color and four kinds of fruit, this dish is served with cinnamon-flavored tortilla chips to scoop up all of the fruit!
3. Healthy Kiwi Smoothie
If you love creamy smoothies, give this one a try. Made with kiwi, banana and spinach, it’s sure to become your favorite green smoothie. It’s also vegan, dairy-free, and each serving has 8 grams of fiber and only 184 calories!
4. Kiwi Sorbet Dessert
Kiwi is the perfect fruit to make a refreshing sorbet. This recipe has just 4 ingredients and is easily made in an ice-cream maker. Enjoy it on a hot summer’s day!
5. Kiwi Ice Cream
This ice cream recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and you don’t even need an ice cream maker! Made with sweetened condensed milk, all you have to do is mix the 4 ingredients together, press it into a loaf pan, and freeze for 3 to 5 hours!
6. Fruit Frozen Yogurt Bites
This is the perfect sweet treat to serve at your next summer party. These colorful bites take just 15 minutes to prepare, and are then popped into the freezer to firm up. Top them with kiwi, berries, mango or pineapple for gorgeous bursts of color!
7. Fruity Ice Pop
Here’s a healthier popsicle your kids will love! Loaded with berries, mango, and kiwi, they’re pretty to look at and even better to eat.
8. Baked Banana and Kiwi Bread
Everyone’s favorite sweet bread just got better! Made with whole wheat flour, 4 kiwis and 1 banana it’s healthier than your average banana bread and would be perfect to enjoy with a cup of hot tea.
9. Kiwi Chia Pudding
Get ready for a delicious treat. Take just 10 minutes to prepare these creamy parfaits the night before and wake up to the best breakfast ever! Layered with fresh kiwi and berries, these chia pudding parfaits are also dairy-free.
10. Vegan Kiwi Cake
Kiwi in a cake? Why not? Kiwis are the star of this cake and a touch of desiccated coconut adds a pleasant chew. The recipe serves 8, so serve it at your next casual get-together!
11. Keto Kiwi Avocado Smoothie
If you’re following a keto diet, this one’s for you! Kiwi and avocado pair up to create a green smoothie that’s extra creamy and full of flavor. Best of all? It has just 2.8 grams of carbs per serving.
12. Fruit Cocktail Salad
Give this recipe a try the next time you have an abundance of fruit on hand. It’s beautiful to look at and has a delicious dressing that brings everything together. Take it to your next potluck or serve it as a light dessert on a hot summer’s night.
13. Healthy Kiwi Muffins
After trying these delicious muffins, we bet you’ll be buying kiwis more often! With just 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to bake, they’re quick enough to enjoy as a weekday breakfast treat.
14. Fresh Kiwi Juice
How about a nice change of pace for your morning glass of juice? Kiwi juice is sweet, tangy, easy to make, and full of good-for-you nutrients. This juice is ready to enjoy in just 3 minutes.
15. Kiwi Salad
This salad would be perfect with grilled chicken or pork chops. Made with kiwis, strawberries and a spinach arugula mix, it’s the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and crunchy.
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Chocolate Dipped Kiwi Pops Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 large kiwi fruits
- 6 oz semisweet chocolate
- 6 oz white chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Toppings such as crushed nuts, Oreo crumbs, and pretzels
Instructions
- Set aside a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel kiwis, and slice widthwise into ¾-inch thick pieces.
- Insert a popsicle stick into each kiwi slice. Place on baking sheet and freeze for about 1 hour.
- In a small bowl, add white chocolate and half of the coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted.
- In another small bowl, add semisweet chocolate and the rest of the coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted.
- Dip a kiwi pop in the white chocolate and immediately add toppings of choice into the chocolate, which will harden fairly quickly. Place back onto baking sheet and repeat 3 more times.
- Repeat the previous step for the remaining kiwi pops with semisweet chocolate.
- Serve right away or place in freezer until serving. Enjoy!
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