Snapple Kiwi Strawberry is essentially flavored sugar water with 44g sugar per serving and artificial natural flavors. This DIY version uses real organic fruit juices and concentrates instead of artificial flavoring, organic cane sugar instead of conventional sugar, and skips unnecessary gums and emulsifiers for a cleaner ingredient profile.
Based on: kiwi strawberry flavored juice drink
· Makes approximately 30 servings (concentrate that dilutes 1:1 with water)
· Serving: 120ml concentrate + 120ml water = 240ml finished drink
Why This Recipe is Seed Oil Free
Commercial kiwi strawberry flavored juice drink from snapple often contains inflammatory seed oils like canola, soybean, or sunflower oil. This homemade version replaces them with healthier fats like butter, ghee, coconut oil, or avocado oil — giving you the same great taste without the processed oils.
The original kiwi strawberry flavored juice drink may also contain artificial dyes. Check it on DyeFreeCheck to find out.
Ingredients
Organic cane sugar
1320g (6 cups) · Wholesome Organic Cane Sugar
Primary sweetener providing the 44g sugar content per serving to match original nutritional profile
Organic strawberry juice concentrate
240ml (1 cup) · Dynamic Health Organic Strawberry Juice Concentrate
Provides authentic strawberry flavor and natural fruit acids instead of artificial natural flavors
Fresh organic kiwis
8-10 medium kiwis (about 800g) or 180ml kiwi juice concentrate · Organic kiwi fruits or Lakewood Organic Kiwi Juice
Delivers genuine kiwi flavor and natural enzymes, replacing artificial kiwi flavoring in the original
Provides tartness and acts as natural preservative, extending shelf life and balancing sweetness
Filtered spring water
2.4L (10 cups) · Mountain Valley Spring Water or home filtration system
Base liquid for the concentrate, replaces conventional filtered water with mineral-rich spring water
Organic acacia gum
6g (1 teaspoon) · Anthony's Organic Acacia Gum
Optional stabilizer to prevent separation, provides smooth mouthfeel without synthetic emulsifiers
Organic beet juice powder
2g (1/2 teaspoon) · Z Natural Foods Organic Beet Juice Powder
Natural pink coloring agent to replicate the drink's appearance without artificial vegetable juice concentrates
Instructions
Step 1. Prepare the kiwi base by peeling and chopping 8-10 medium organic kiwis (about 800g total). Place in a blender with 240ml filtered water and blend until completely smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Strain through fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and fiber, pressing pulp to extract maximum juice. You should have approximately 360ml of kiwi puree - this provides the authentic kiwi flavor the original achieves through artificial natural flavors.
Step 2. Create the sugar syrup by combining 1320g organic cane sugar with 1.2L filtered spring water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon until sugar completely dissolves, about 8-10 minutes. Do not let it boil vigorously as this can create caramel notes. The mixture should be clear and smooth - any cloudiness indicates undissolved sugar crystals.
Step 3. Remove syrup from heat and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Whisk in 15g organic citric acid until fully dissolved - this may take 2-3 minutes of vigorous whisking as citric acid can clump. The acid provides the tart balance that makes the sweetness palatable and acts as a natural preservative.
Step 4. Combine the fruit components by whisking together the cooled sugar syrup, strained kiwi puree, 240ml organic strawberry juice concentrate, and 2g organic beet juice powder. Mix thoroughly for 3-4 minutes to ensure even distribution of the beet powder, which provides the natural pink coloring without artificial dyes.
Step 5. Optional stabilizing step: If using acacia gum for smoother texture, whisk 6g organic acacia gum with 120ml of the remaining water until completely dissolved (this prevents clumping), then whisk this mixture into the concentrate. This replicates the mouthfeel of the original without synthetic emulsifiers.
Step 6. Final blending: Add remaining 1.08L filtered water and whisk vigorously for 5 minutes to fully integrate all components. Taste and adjust - the concentrate should be intensely sweet and fruity. Store in sterilized glass bottles or jars in refrigerator.
Step 7. To serve: Mix equal parts concentrate with cold filtered water (120ml concentrate + 120ml water = 240ml finished drink). Stir well before each use as natural separation may occur. Each 120ml of concentrate provides one serving equivalent to the original Snapple nutritional profile.
Step 8. Storage and shelf life: Keep concentrate refrigerated in glass containers for up to 3 weeks. The citric acid acts as a natural preservative, but without artificial preservatives, the shelf life is shorter than commercial products. Shake or stir before each use as natural ingredients may settle.
Storage
Store concentrate in refrigerator in glass containers for up to 3 weeks. Natural separation may occur - stir before use. Freeze concentrate in ice cube trays for longer storage up to 6 months.
Cost Comparison
Cost per serving (homemade)$0.58
Cost per serving (store-bought)$1.29
Savings55%
Higher upfront ingredient costs are offset by bulk purchasing advantages. Specialty organic concentrates are expensive initially but provide many servings. The real value is ingredient quality and avoiding artificial flavors and preservatives.