Creamy Orange and Carrot Smoothie With Ginger
Start your day with a vibrant orange and carrot smoothie. This energizing smoothie is packed with nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory ingredients like raw carrot, orange and fresh ginger!This bright and citrusy smoothie is packed with vitamins and nutrients, and the result is a powerful, immunity-boosting, antioxidant drink. Just right for a nourishing breakfast or snack.What are the health benefits?Fresh oranges are a big source of Vitamin C and carrots are full of vitamin A known to be very good for the eyes. Both are good for fighting diseases and cleansing your system. Ginger on the other hand is a superfood and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. A little freshly grated ginger in your food does a lot of good for your health in the long run. If you love ginger add more for a fierce ginger kick. Give your body the power boost it needs with this easy 5 minute recipe for this deliciously creamy carrot and orange smoothie.
Ingredients
- 1 carrot, peeled and sliced
- 1 orange, peeled
- 1/2-1 banana, sliced, frozen
- 1 inch piece ginger root, peeled
- 1 cup water or milk of choice
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into a g;ass and serve.
Notes
Smoothie Add-In Ideas
Toss in add-ins. This is the time to add anything extra to give your smoothie a nutritional boost!- Nut Butters: give it a boost of nutrition and nutty flavor with a scoop of peanut butter, cashew butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Seeds: add in a sprinkle of flax seeds, chia seeds, or hemp hearts.
- Grains: add a scoop of quick oats or even cooked brown rice or quinoa.
- Protein: make it more filling with a scoop of your favorite protein or collagen powder.
- Make it creamy: Cream cheese and cottage cheese make an incredibly thick and creamy smoothie.
- Veggies: a handful of fresh spinach or kale, half an avocado, or even a handful of frozen cauliflower is a great way to add some extra nutrition. Cauliflower and avocado also create an extra smooth and creamy texture!
- Add frozen fruit. Make sure you’ve let it thaw for 5–10 minutes before this step so the blender does not get hung up.
- Sweeteners: prefer it sweeter? Try adding a drizzle of honey, pitted Medjool dates, or stevia.
- Extracts: add a dash of vanilla, almond or maple extract to add some extra flavor.
- Spices and Powders: try Acai powder, maca powder, spirulina, cinnamon, nutmeg, you name it.
- Blend it up! Start the blender on low so the ingredients slowly get mixed together. Once it’s churning, ramp up the speed to medium and blend until everything looks smooth and creamy.
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