Kiwis are absolute powerhouses, packed with Vitamin C, essential minerals like calcium and magnesium, and plenty of healthy fiber. Because they’re so nutrient-dense, these subtropical gems are the perfect base for a refreshing juice or a kick-butt power smoothie.
Prepping Your Kiwis for Juicing
If you’ve just had a successful harvest and want to turn those ripe fruits into fresh juice, you’ll need to do a little prep work first. Most people prefer to peel kiwis because of that fuzzy, tough skin. However, if you want to hang onto every last bit of nutrition, you can actually leave the skin on—just give them a good scrub with a vegetable brush to remove the fuzz.
Pro Tip: If you decide to go the “skin-on” route, make sure you’re using kiwis from your own garden or buying organic. You definitely want to avoid any chemical residues or pesticides found on conventionally grown fruit.
Using a Masticating Juicer or Cold Press
If you want a quick glass of juice to jumpstart your morning, a standard juicer is your best friend. For this method, you don’t want your kiwis to be mushy or overripe; look for fruit that is just starting to soften but still holds its shape.
- Pick out medium-firm kiwis.
- Peel the fruit (if preferred) and cut them into small chunks.
- Feed the kiwi pieces into the juicer’s chute.
- Keep going until you’ve got as much juice as you need.
- Drink it immediately for the best flavor and nutrient hit!
- If you have leftovers, you can keep them in the fridge for a couple of days or even freeze them for later.
Using a Centrifugal Juicer
Another popular method is using a centrifugal juicer. These machines use a high-speed spinning blade to grate the fruit. The centrifugal force then flings the juice through a mesh filter into one container while the pulp (the leftover solids) lands in another.
One of the perks of this method is that it keeps some of those healthy fibers in the juice, which is great for digestion. Plus, the high-speed spinning aerates the juice, giving it a nice frothy foam on top and a super crisp, fresh taste.
Pro Tip: Kiwi juice plays really well with others! Try mixing it with orange, apple, or pear juice. If you really want an energy boost, toss in a little fresh ginger or some mint leaves for an extra zing.