Want to get the maximum health benefits out of feijoa season and learn how to craft healthy feijoa smoothie recipes at home? We’re sharing Craft Smoothie’s top feijoa smoothie recipes, straight from our smoothie boxes...
Feijoa, Nashi and Spinach Smoothie Recipe
Oh Nashi Didn’t!
We’re bringing together the best of Aotearoa in this delicious green smoothie with home-grown nashi pears, feijoas and spinach. Blended with cashews and chia seeds for a hearty dose of plant-based protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and don’t forget the cinnamon for added antioxidants and immunity protection!
Serves: 2
Preparation Time: 2 minutes
Dairy Free, Vegan, Gluten Free
Ingredients:
2-3 feijoas, flesh only
1 nashi pear
1 banana
1 handful of spinach
2 Tbs cashew nuts
2 Tbs chia seeds
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 cup of liquid (either water, your favourite milk or coconut water)
1 cup of ice
Method:
1. Place feijoas, nashi pear, banana, cashew nuts, chia seeds, cinnamon and ice cubes into a blender
2. Add water, milk or coconut water and blend until smooth
3. Pour into two glasses and enjoy
Apple and Feijoa Smoothie Recipe
Feij-yo Appletite
Here’s a nutritious take on an apple feijoa cake! Topped off with coconut for a satisfying source of nutrient-dense fats, linseed for heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and ginger for its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Serves: 2
Preparation Time: 2 minutes
Dairy Free, Vegan, Gluten Free
Ingredients:
2-3 feijoas, flesh only
1 apple
1 banana
1 Tbs coconut chips
1 Tbs chopped dates
1 Tbs linseed
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 cup liquid (either water, your favourite milk, or coconut water)
1 cup ice
Method:
1. Place feijoas, apple, banana, coconut chips, dates, linseed, ginger and ice cubes into a blender
2. Add water, milk or coconut water and blend until smooth
3. Pour into two glasses and enjoy
Before you get started with your feijoa smoothies, let’s learn what makes these super fruits so super…
Feijoa Nutrition
- Feijoa (or pineapple guava) is low in calories and loaded with vitamins and antioxidants to support optimal health
- As a rich source of soluble dietary fibre, feijoas can support a healthy digestive system and help protect the colon
- Feijoa fruit is a good source of vitamin C and 100g of feijoas contains over half of the recommended daily intake of this powerful antioxidant
- Rich in potassium, feijoa can help maintain healthy blood pressure and support overall heart health
Photo Credit: @mybalanceproject via Instagram
To sustain these benefits outside of feijoa season, simply scoop out the feijoa flesh and store an air-tight container in the freezer. Feijoas maintain their taste and texture when frozen and blend perfectly in smoothies.
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