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Summer is the time when fruits and berries are plentiful. Today I am partnering with Zespri Kiwifruit to share four different ways that you can enjoy their delicious SunGold Kiwifruit. What is a SunGold Kiwifruit you ask? Well it is just like a green kiwifruit but different… 🙂
SunGold Kiwifruit contain more than three times the amount of Vitamin C found in oranges and they contain as much potassium as a banana. Did I mention they are totally yummy?!?
The SunGold Kiwifruit is sweeter than a green kiwifruit and tastes like a cross between a mango & a strawberry.
Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit are different from green kiwifruit. I have photographed them side by side here, so you can see the difference on the outside and on the inside of the kiwifruit. I love trying new fruits that I find at the market. These don’t disappoint! Look for Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit at your local supermarket from May to October.
The Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit has a smooth, hairless skin and juicy yellow flesh.
Two kiwifruit contain about the same amount of fibre as a bowl of bran flakes.
4 Tasty Ways to Enjoy a Kiwifruit:
#1 Cut. Scoop. Enjoy!
The easiest way to eat is a kiwifruit is in the skin. You simply cut it in half and scoop it out with a spoon. I have been eating a kiwifruit this way since I was pre-school age. My mom used to pack a cut kiwifruit in my lunch with a spoon. Everyone in my class was always intrigued. 🙂
#2 Kiwi Coconut Chia Popsicles
These have a sweet coconut kiwi taste but with the benefits of the added chia. Yumma!!
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 Cups coconut milk
- 3/4 Cup soy milk
- 3/4 Cup chia seeds
- 1 Tablespoon agave syrup
- 3 SunGold Kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
Directions:
- Mix together coconut milk, soy milk, chia seeds, and agave syrup. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes for chia seeds to expand.
- Place sliced kiwifruit in mold. Press kiwifruit to the sides of the popsicle mold.
- Pour liquid mixture into popsicle molds slowly and gently. Freeze until popsicles are solid.
#3 Kiwi Ricotta Snack Crackers
These kiwi ricotta snack crackers are perfect as an appetizer or an anytime snack. Not a cracker fan? I love ricotta with a touch of honey in a bowl with cut kiwi on top. It is delicious!
Ingredients:
- Wasa crackers
- 1 Cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 2 SunGold Kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
- Pumpkin seeds
Directions:
- Mix together the ricotta cheese and honey. Spread over crackers.
- Place sliced kiwifruit on top of the cracker and cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and enjoy.
#4 Fruit Bowl in a Pineapple Boat
This is just what you need to get the party started. I don’t think you will find anyone that won’t smile when given a fruit bowl served like this. 🙂
Ingredients:
- 1 Pineapple
- Berries and other favourite fruit
- 1 SunGold Kiwifruit, cut and sliced
Directions:
- Cut the top 1/4 off of a pineapple. Using a small, sharp knife, cut around the inside of the pineapple.
- With the knife slice the center of the pineapple so easier to remove. Use a spoon to scoop out the pineapple center.
- Wash fruit, berries and prepare kiwifruit. Place in pineapple boat and enjoy.
Let me know if you try any of these kiwifruit recipes with your Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit!
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
Your photography always look amazing! My kids love kiwi fruit 🙂
Thank you so much!
The kiwi popsicles are just creative and looks really refreshing from the summer. would like to try it and the Kiwi Ricotta Snack Crackers.
They are so tasty, both are perfect for summer.
I love kiwi fruit and I love the idea of Popsicles and also the chia seeds
They are so yummy, thank you so much for stopping by.
These are so adorable! Yum!
x Sarah
https://www.bohochiccafe.com
Thank you Sarah!
KIWI! havent tasted that yet but i heard it is delicious. Anyway i love the pictures you got there.
Kiwi’s are so yummy, thank you!
These pictures are SO stunning! I can’t get over it! I LOVE kiwi too, there’s so many fun recipes – and I really think I need to try the ricotta cracker flats recipe! Yum!!! -Kendall
Thank you so much Kendall!!
I absolutely love kiwi! I’ve never had this variety but I’m definitely going to be looking for it next time I grocery shop!
Thank you!
Omg I was obsessed with kiwi as a kiddo! I don’t know why but the way it looks just always drew me to it!
I agree, i love kiwi’s!!
I have never heard of a SunGold Kiwi, going to have to go for a hunt for some of these.
They are so good, You have to try them.
Kiwis are my favorite fruit. I’ve never heard of the SunGold version though. Not a huge fan of mangoes, so not sure if I would like it.
They are my favourite too, They are so good!