Kiwi & Banana Milkshakes With Chocolate Covered Kiwi Pieces

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Also known as, your Memorial Day dessert! Trust me, you won’t want anything else after you have a refreshing sip (and crunch) of one of these kiwi & banana milkshakes with chocolate covered kiwi pieces. Oh yes, you read that right. Chocolate covered kiwi pieces, let that just marinate in your mind for a minute.

Low Fat Kiwi & Banana Milkshake

Have you ever had a chocolate covered kiwi? I got the idea on Pinterest and want to punch myself in the face for not trying it sooner. Kiwis are SO tart on their own, so the chocolate coating really mellows that out, creating the perfect tart, sweet and slightly crunchy treat. I may (or may not, jury is still out) have enjoyed about 4 chocolate covered kiwi pieces this morning already. Because I clearly want to look really good in my bikini this weekend when I’m on the boat.

Chocolate covered kiwi bit

Look at that? Can you actually blame me? Plus, it’s fruit, so it’s healthy. RIGHT? Eating 15 of these kiwi chocolate bites may not be super good for my figure, but this milkshake sure is! It’s made from low-fat vanilla bean ice cream, bananas, fresh kiwi and skim milk. That’s it! Then it’s topped with a bit of fat-free whipped cream and some chocolate chips. And the best thing is, it tastes like its loaded with fat.

Low fat kiwi and banana milkshake

One of my favorite challenges with my job is making lower fat, good for you food taste like it’s the complete opposite. And this milkshake is exactly that. When you’re dieting, or watching your weight, or just trying to live a healthier lifestyle, you miss the things you ate/drank/enjoyed when you weren’t. Which is why I love making light recipes that taste like the ones we wish we could enjoy all the time.

Seriously. Make this milkshake this weekend. And try not to eat 15 chocolate covered kiwi pieces. Just try. If you succeed, I will send you a million dollars.

Kiwi & Banana Milkshakes With Chocolate Covered Kiwi Pieces

Low fat milkshake recipe

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Serves 2. Kiwi pieces yield about 5.
Prep time: >5 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes

Ingredients:

For the milkshake: 

  • 2 large scoops low-fat vanilla bean ice cream
  • 2 medium bananas
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 2 kiwis, peeled and chopped
  • Fat-free whipped cream

For the chocolate covered kiwi pieces: 

  • 1 kiwi, sliced (about 5 pieces)
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips (we used milk chocolate)
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil

Directions: 

  1. To make the kiwis, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. Add canola oil and stir until mixture is very liquidy. Stick a lollipop stick or toothpick into the kiwis and roll into the chocolate and liberally coat. Place kiwis on a small wire cooling rack (make sure they are standing upright) and freeze for about an hour (or until set).
  2. To make the milkshakes, blend the ice cream, bananas, milk and kiwis together. Blend until smooth and slightly thick. Pour into mason jars or milkshake glasses. Garnish with whipped cream, one chocolate covered kiwi piece and chocolate chips.

Nutritional information per milkshake:

Calories: 327
Fat: 6.5 grams
Carbohydrates: 55 grams
Fiber: 0.5 grams
Protein: 7.5 grams
Weight Watchers points: 8

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  1. Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
    Chocolate covered kiwi?? I NEED THIS.
  2. Posted by Meagan @ A Zesty Bite on
    Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
    I've never had chocolate covered kiwi but now I want to try it out.
  3. Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
    Last year I saw chocolate covered kiwi and I was going to try that but haven't had a chance. It goes really well with kiwi banana milkshake!
  4. Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
    I've never seen chocolate covered kiwi before! This whole recipe sounds fantastic, thanks!
  5. Posted by Laura (Tutti Dolci) on
    Saturday, May 25th, 2013
    I've never tried chocolate covered kiwi but it sounds fab, as do these cute milkshakes!
  6. Posted by Crista on
    Sunday, May 26th, 2013
    that looks GOOD!!
  7. Thursday, June 5th, 2014
    I've never had a chocolate covered kiwi. But now, I absolutely must try! And try one of these milkshakes, too!
  8. Posted by Julie on
    Thursday, June 5th, 2014
    Chocolate covered kiwi? Count me in!
  9. Thursday, June 5th, 2014
    LOVE chocolate covered fruit! Never had chocolate covered kiwi! Will try it now! The milkshake looks superb!
  10. Thursday, June 5th, 2014
    Kiwi in a milkshake??!! I'm all over this!
  11. Posted by Marjory @ Dinner-Mom on
    Thursday, June 5th, 2014
    Wow! I'm ready to go out right now and buy a kiwi to try this. It sounds delicious!!!
  12. Thursday, June 5th, 2014
    Great combo!
  13. Posted by Marly on
    Thursday, June 5th, 2014
    Wow! Chocolate Covered Kiwi? Great combination of flavors!
  14. Posted by christine on
    Thursday, June 5th, 2014
    I love the chocolate kiwi. Never thought about using kiwi in the milkshake before and we make a lot of milkshakes here for the kids. must try.
  15. Posted by Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings on
    Friday, June 6th, 2014
    I would never think of kiwi and chocolate, but the smoothie looks amazing!
  16. Friday, June 6th, 2014
    Now I totally want to punch myself in the face for not thinking of chocolate covered kiwi fruit. I can assure you that you will not need to pay me the million dollars.
  17. Friday, June 6th, 2014
    I want the kiwi pieces!!! Yum! Love the milkshakes too!
  18. Friday, June 6th, 2014
    Kiwi is such a unique smoothie ingredient - I can't even imagine what these taste like. I'll have to give them a try soon!
  19. Posted by Rose | The Clean Dish on
    Sunday, June 8th, 2014
    Chocolate covered kiwi!! I *love* it!! The recipe sounds nice & easy - bookmarking it -- thanks for sharing this with us!