Turmeric Ginger Green Smoothie

This refreshing plant-powered smoothie is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients!

Whoever said you can only enjoy smoothies in the summer? Smoothies are a super simple yet nutritious meal or snack idea all year round. Whether you’re on-the-go, done exercising, or simply just feeling like having one, a smoothie can be a great option! Personally, I love having a yummy smoothie after a good workout class.

One piece of feedback I often get from clients is that smoothies just don’t keep them full. Often, this is because the smoothie may be missing some important, hunger-satisfying nutrients like protein, fibre, and healthy fats. To help make sure your smoothie will keep you full and satisfied, try to include sources of these nutrients (or even just a source of protein)!

One thing you don’t have to worry about is whether this Turmeric Ginger Green Smoothie is nutritious and satisfying. It’s packed with fibre, protein, vitamins, minerals, and anti-inflammatory compounds, and is simply delicious!

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:

Turmeric (ਹਲਦੀ): While the term ‘superfood’ is largely marketing jargon, there seems to be a reason our ancestors have been using turmeric for centuries. It may offer antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. I’ve also added black pepper in this recipe to help the body better absorb the active compounds in turmeric and give it another anti-inflammatory source.

Ginger (ਅਦਰਕ): I absolutely love ginger in my smoothies and while I usually add a bit too much for other family members, the amount in this smoothie is just enough to give it a bit of kick while giving it an anti-inflammatory boost.

Spinach (ਪਾਲਕ): What’s my favourite thing about spinach in smoothies? Even though you can’t taste it, you get the added benefits of fibre, vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting nutrients.

Fruit: Along with boosting the sweetness of the smoothie, the apple (including the peel) and mango provide important nutrients like fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Vegan Protein Powder: Adding a protein source really helps keep us full and meet our protein needs for the day. Protein powder is simply an easy way to get in some protein (especially if you’re using this as a post-workout smoothie), but feel free to add in other protein foods like Greek yogurt or hemp seeds if you prefer.

Kitchenware

You’ll also need:

Blender
Cup
Straw (optional)

Steps

Simply add all the ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth, and enjoy!

Tips & Notes

Storage: Smoothies are best served fresh!

Substitutions: The nice thing about smoothies is that they are highly adjustable, so feel free to add, adjust, or take away any ingredients as you prefer.

Tips

I find adding in the liquid ingredients first then adding the more solid/frozen ingredients one at a time avoids that frustrating smoothie moment where the blade is turning but the ingredients are stuck.
A quick and easy way to clean up is too add some soap and water to the blender jug, blend on high, then rinse.

Recipe

Turmeric Ginger Green Smoothie

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 mins
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This refreshing plant-powered smoothie is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients!

Ingredients

2 cups frozen spinach, packed
2 cups frozen mango chunks
1 apple
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup protein powder, vanilla
1 cup ice
1 cup cold water (more as needed)
2-4 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

Add all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
Pour in a cup and enjoy!

Nutrition

Please note: the nutrition information provided above is an estimation based on a reference serving size. It is subject to error/variation and is for information purposes only. The website owner is not liable for this information. While this information may be helpful for you, please remember that food is more than just numbers.

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