Kiwi juice is tangy, sweet and bright green, and it is one of the richest fruit juices in vitamin C. You can make it in a blender in 5 minutes or in a slow juicer. The one trick: do not over-blend, because crushed kiwi seeds turn the juice bitter. Here is the recipe for both methods, the best combinations and the nutrition facts.
Quick answer: Peel 4 ripe kiwis, blend with ¾ cup (180 ml) cold water and 1–2 teaspoons honey for just 10–15 seconds (so the seeds stay whole), then strain. Makes about 1½ cups. In a slow juicer, juice 6 peeled kiwis with 1 green apple.
Kiwi Juice Recipe (Blender)
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Equipment | Blender, fine-mesh strainer |
| Yield | About 1½ cups (360 ml), 2 servings |
Ingredients
- 4 ripe green or gold kiwis (about 300 g)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) cold water or coconut water
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or agave (optional)
- Squeeze of lime and a few mint leaves (optional)
- Ice to serve
Instructions
- Peel the kiwis with a spoon or peeler and cut them into quarters.
- Add water, kiwi and sweetener to the blender.
- Pulse for only 10–15 seconds. Longer blending crushes the black seeds and makes the juice bitter.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently.
- Serve over ice with mint.
Kiwi Juice Recipe (Juicer)
- Peel 6 ripe kiwis (skins make juice bitter and fuzzy).
- Juice them with 1 green apple or a handful of grapes to help push soft fruit through.
- Stir and drink straight away.
Soft kiwi is easier in a masticating juicer than a centrifugal juicer, where it can clog the mesh. See can you juice frozen fruit? if you use frozen kiwi.
Best Kiwi Juice Combinations
| Combination | Add to 4 kiwis |
|---|---|
| Kiwi apple | 1 green apple |
| Kiwi strawberry | 1 cup strawberries; see strawberry kiwi juice |
| Kiwi pineapple | 1 cup pineapple |
| Green kiwi detox-style | 1 cucumber, handful spinach, ½ lime |
| Kiwi mint lemonade | Juice of 1 lemon, mint, sparkling water |
Kiwi Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient (per 100 g green kiwi) | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | About 61 kcal | — |
| Vitamin C | About 93 mg | About 100% |
| Fiber | About 3 g | About 11% |
| Vitamin K | About 40 µg | About 33% |
| Potassium | About 312 mg | About 7% |
Benefits
- Vitamin C: one glass covers roughly your daily needs (NIH ODS).
- Digestion: eating two green kiwis a day has improved bowel regularity in clinical trials; unstrained kiwi smoothies keep more of the fiber that helps.
- Low calorie compared with many fruit juices.
Who Should Be Careful
- Kiwi allergy is relatively common and can cause mouth itching or more serious reactions; people allergic to latex are more likely to react.
- Tingling mouth: kiwi contains actinidin, an enzyme that can irritate the mouth; it also makes dairy taste bitter, so add milk only right before drinking.
- Warfarin: kiwi contains vitamin K; keep intake consistent.
Storage
Kiwi juice is best fresh and keeps up to 24 hours in a sealed jar in the fridge. Freeze in ice-cube trays for smoothies. See how long fresh juice lasts.
Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer B6000S
Best for: fresh, nutrient-rich juice from fruits, veggies and leafy greens.
- Slow masticating design keeps juice smooth
- Wide chute fits whole apples
- Also makes smoothies and sorbets
Want more options? See our best masticating juicers and best juicers guides.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my kiwi juice bitter?
The seeds were crushed. Pulse for only 10–15 seconds and strain.
Should I peel kiwi before juicing?
Yes for green kiwi. Gold kiwi skin is thinner and edible, but it still adds texture.
Is kiwi citrus?
No. See is kiwi fruit citrus?.
Can I add milk to kiwi juice?
Only right before serving; kiwi’s enzyme makes dairy bitter if it sits.
