3 Simple New Zealand Honey Smoothies and Iced Beverages

Getting back into a morning routine after the summer break can be challenging. To help you transition smoothly, we’ve crafted some quick and delightful smoothie recipes featuring the natural sweetness of New Zealand honey, specifically Kai Ora Honey. These smoothies are not only packed with nutrients but also have that special touch of local flavor that makes them truly unique.

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Green Kiwi Smoothie

This is a refreshing and tasty smoothie filled with lots of healthy fresh fruits and vegetables to give you a spring in your step.

• 1 heaped spoon of Kai Ora Native Honey
• 1 banana, peeled
• 1 large green apple, cored and chopped (keep the skins for extra fiber)
• 3 kiwifruit, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup unsweetened yogurt
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups spinach or kale
• Optional garnish - cucumber slices

In a blender, add the ingredients in order and blend until smooth. 

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Kanuka Raspberry Iced Chocolate

This one is for you if you love something sweet and chocolatey to start your day. It's a must-try for any chocolate lover.

• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 banana
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• 1 Tbsp Kai Ora Kanuka Honey or Manuka Honey Crystals

1. Add all ingredients into a blender, and blend until well combined. Serve & Enjoy.

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Summer Berry Smoothie

This one is a fav with the tamariki in our whare - its full of summer berries and tastes delicious.

• 1 1/2 cups of milk 
• 1 banana sliced
• 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed berries
• 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Kai Ora Kanuka Honey
• Optional garnish: fresh fruit, edible flowers and bee pollen.

Blend all ingredients until smooth and enjoy. 

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Discover the digestive health benefits of Kiwifruit! 🐝✨

Kiwifruit contain soluble and insoluble fiber, supporting health on many levels, starting in the digestive system. Soluble fiber supports a healthy gut microbiome, while insoluble fiber helps maintain regular bowel movements. Research has shown that the fiber found in kiwifruit can influence stool consistency and transit time through its water-retaining capabilities, more than fiber in other fruits.1

These digestive benefits can help those experiencing constipation find relief by adding bulk to stool and decreasing the time it spends in the digestive tract. Furthermore, a healthy gut microbiome can support many health goals. Research continues to point to its profound implications in health concerns, such as diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), cardiovascular disease, and depression.2

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