Also known as Kiwano, thorn melon, as many Kenyans call it, is an exotic fruit that originates from Central and South of Africa.
You know a Kiwano is ready to eat when the skin is bright golden orange.
Although Kiwano's can be consumed both unripe (green color) and fully ripe.
When unripe, it tastes like a blend of banana, lime, cucumber and watermelon, while the taste of ripe fruit resembles that of a cucumber.
Packed with antioxidants, iron, and vitamin, the smoothie is good for your immune system and is good for managing diabetes, and promoting better eyesight.
Ingredients
- 1 thorn melon; remove the flesh.
- ½ of grated ginger
- 1 Banana
- 3 tablespoons of honey (Optional)
- 1 red apple
- 50g of natural yogurt (Optional)
`Preparation
Step 1
Put all your ingredients in your blender.
Step 2
If you are allergic to dairy, you can use soy, almond or coconut milk.
Serve and enjoy with friends and family.
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