Green Manuka Honey Smoothie with Avocado & Kiwi

Name: Green Manuka Honey Smoothie with Avocado & Kiwi
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup baby spinach (lightly packed, fresh); 1 medium avocado (ripe, halved and pitted); 2 pcs kiwifruit (peeled and halved (gold kiwi optional)); 1 medium banana (ripe or frozen for extra creaminess); 300 ml oat milk (or other plant milk, chilled); 2 tbsp Manuka honey (UMF 10+ recommended; adjust to taste); 1 tbsp chia seeds (adds texture and extra fibre); 1 tsp spirulina powder (optional — for colour and iodine; reduce if sensitive); 1 handful ice (optional, for a cooler, thicker drink)

Creamy immune-boosting smoothie sweetened with New Zealand Manuka honey

A vibrant, Instagram-ready green smoothie combining ripe avocado, kiwi and banana for creaminess, spinach for greens and a touch of spirulina for colour. Sweetened with UMF-certified Manuka honey for flavour and gentle immune support. Quick to make and perfect for breakfast or a post-workout boost.

Lisa

March 12, 20260 comments

Timing

Cook Time: PT0M

Prep Time: PT10M

Total Time: PT10M

Active Time: PT8M

Ingredients

cup

baby spinach

(Notes: lightly packed, fresh)

medium

avocado

(Notes: ripe, halved and pitted)

pcs

kiwifruit

(Notes: peeled and halved (gold kiwi optional))

medium

banana

(Notes: ripe or frozen for extra creaminess)

300

oat milk

(Notes: or other plant milk, chilled)

tbsp

Manuka honey

(Notes: UMF 10+ recommended; adjust to taste)

tbsp

chia seeds

(Notes: adds texture and extra fibre)

tsp

spirulina powder

(Notes: optional — for colour and iodine; reduce if sensitive)

handful

ice

(Notes: optional, for a cooler, thicker drink)

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the produce: peel and halve the kiwifruit, halve and pit the avocado, and roughly chop the banana if not frozen. Rinse and drain the baby spinach.

Tip: Use a frozen banana for a thicker, creamier smoothie and to reduce the need for ice.

Timing: PT3M

Step 2

Add spinach, avocado, kiwi, banana and oat milk to a high-speed blender. Add the Manuka honey and spirulina (if using). Secure the lid and blend on high until completely smooth.

Tip: Start blending at a low speed then increase to high to help the mixture emulsify evenly.

Timing: PT1M

Step 3

Add chia seeds and ice, then pulse briefly to combine. If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more oat milk and pulse again until you reach the desired consistency.

Tip: If you prefer a smoother texture, stir the chia in after blending and let sit for a minute for slight swelling instead of pulsing.

Timing: PT30S

Step 4

Taste and adjust sweetness with an extra teaspoon of Manuka honey if desired. Pour into two glasses and garnish with a sliced kiwi, a drizzle of Manuka honey and a sprinkling of chia seeds.

Tip: A thin drizzle of Manuka honey on top creates an appealing shine for photos and a burst of flavour in every sip.