Low FODMAP Fresh Kiwi Lime Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(23)

This vibrant, fruit-forward drink is everything you want on a warm day — bright citrus, sweet kiwi, and just enough tartness to keep every sip refreshing. The combination of freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice alongside blended kiwi creates a layered flavor that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Managing a sensitive gut often means scanning every label for high-FODMAP sweeteners like honey or agave, but here maple syrup does the job beautifully at a portion that stays well within safe limits. The kiwi is blended smooth and strained through a fine-mesh sieve, so you get all that tropical flavor without any fibrous pulp that could cause trouble. Each serving works out to one medium kiwi, which sits comfortably below the threshold where digestive symptoms tend to kick in. It comes together in under 30 minutes, serves four, and looks stunning in a pitcher with lime slices and fresh mint floating on top. Whether you're hosting brunch or just need a gut-friendly upgrade to your afternoon routine, this lemonade genuinely delivers.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the simple syrup

¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup water

For the lemonade

4 medium kiwis, peeled and roughly chopped
Ingredient note
Kiwi only becomes a problem on a low FODMAP diet in large amounts; this recipe works out to about 1 medium kiwi per serving, well within the range shown to be tolerated, so it is likely Low FODMAP. If you prefer to always avoid kiwi, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
3 cups cold water

For serving

ice cubes, for serving
lime slices, for serving (optional)
fresh mint leaves, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the maple syrup and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes until no longer warm to the touch.
2
Add the chopped kiwi to a blender and blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.

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