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Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Kiwis
- Just Dig In! To enjoy the fresh taste of kiwi, cut the kiwi in half and use a spoon to scoop out the fresh green fruit! Try eating the skin too—it’s full of fiber!
- Satisfying Salsa. Make a tropical salsa by combining kiwi with mango, peppers, honey, limejuice and cilantro! Use baked tortilla chips to scoop and enjoy! Recipe: Kiwi Fruit Mango Salsa
- Crunchy Cobbler. Mix refreshing kiwi with brown sugar, lemon, flour, whole-grain muffin mix, and nutmeg for a delicious cobbler! Serve warm with low-fat ice cream or frozen yogurt if desired! Recipe: Kiwi Fruit Cobbler
- Smoothie with a Twist. Mix kiwis, bananas and all of your favorite fruits in a blender with ice and low-fat yogurt or skim milk. Add a twist … toss in a few baby leaves of spinach for an extra green appearance!
- Parfait Party. Layer low-fat yogurt, chopped or sliced kiwi, and low-fat granola in a glass. Top it off with a layer of honey and nuts for an extra sweet treat your guests will love!
- Monster Mash! Include the kids in the cooking process to help them get excited about kiwis! Watch our how-to video for a kid-friendly Monster Mash dessert!
- Jam Out! Make a delicious and healthy jam by blending kiwis, lemon juice, pineapple juice, apples, and a little sugar! Use as a spread or topping!
- Top Off Your Breakfast. Kiwis are scrumptious on pancakes, waffles, and whole-grain crapes! Add other fruit such as strawberries and pineapples for even more flavor!
- Mint Julep. Toss ice, a kiwi, frozen limeade, a little fresh mint and a teaspoon of sugar in a blender and enjoy! It’s a delicious minty-fresh start to your morning!
- A Sweet Entree! Prepare lean beef, pork or lamb chops as desired (try seasoning with cumin, nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon) and top with a kiwi, mango and mint mixture.
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