Kiwi Treats That Are Perfect for Summer

The kiwifruit, which is also known as the Chinese gooseberry, but has been shortened to kiwi is one of the most nutritious and refreshing fruits you can find in the market. It is so loaded with nutrients that only one serving of it already contains the same quantity of potassium as a banana, as much fiber as a bowlful of bran cereal and gives out the recommended dietary requirement of vitamin C. It also has zinc, folate, vitamin E, and lutein.

So, if you are looking for a new way to enjoy this fruit that is grown as a commercial crop in such countries as France, Italy, Greece, Chile, and New Zealand, we have some suggestions below:

Chocolate Kiwi Popsicles

Just slice some kiwis into one-inch thick circles, place a popsicle stick or toothpick in the middle, before dunking them into melted chocolate and you already have one refreshingly yummy summer treat. You can either hand them out immediately or place them in the freezer for later.

Or, you can forego using any kind of stick altogether and do it this way. You might like to have another bowl of melted chocolate at the ready, as you might like to dip your kiwi slices again after you take a bite of the chocolate-covered part.

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You can also roll them on some unsweetened shredded coconut or any topping of your choice, just like this one from My Digital Kitchen.

Fresh Kiwi Popsies

Learn how to do these popsicles on bakeify.com.

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Or, you can try Martha Stewart‘s version of this refreshing fruity pops.

You can also mix it up with some strawberries and vanilla yogurt like A Kitchen Addiction‘s recipe.

Or, just simply combine it with just plain yogurt just like Bits of Sunshine’s.

Frozen Yogurt-Covered Kiwi Pops

And, instead of using chocolate, why don’t you try using frozen yogurt to cover your kiwi pops, just like the ones from insockmonkeyslippers.com.

Kiwi Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches

You can also be innovative and make your own kiwi sandwiches and follow the recipe from MaketheBestofEverything.com.

Kiwi Lime Sorbet

If you are in the mood for making a sorbet, then Broma Bakery‘s recipe is the perfect one for you to make yourself.

Kiwi Cobbler

For those summer parties, you can also try making these kiwi cocktail recipes. You can be assured that they are among the best thirst-quenchers for those hot humid nights.

There are so many fun ways you can make use of the kiwifruit this summer or during any season for that matter. One thing is for sure though is that when you use a kiwi in any dessert, snack, or drink, you will get a whole ton of nutrients, making it one healthy treat.

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