Description
This anti-inflammatory smoothie is the perfect blend of delicious and nutritious! Packed with gut-friendly ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and chia seeds, it helps reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and promote overall gut health. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a post-workout snack! 🍌🥝🍊
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 🥛
- 1 ripe banana (fresh or frozen) 🍌
- 1 tsp turmeric powder 🌿
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger 🫚
- 1 tbsp chia seeds ⚫
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds 🥥
- 1 tbsp honey (optional) 🍯
- A pinch of black pepper (to enhance curcumin absorption) 🧂
- A handful of spinach (optional for extra fiber) 🥬
- Ice cubes (optional for a chilled drink) 🧊
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients and measure the quantities.
- Blend: In a high-speed blender, combine almond milk, banana, turmeric, ginger, chia seeds, flaxseeds, honey, and black pepper.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30–60 seconds until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more almond milk and blend again.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and garnish with chia seeds or a sprinkle of turmeric.
- Enjoy: Drink immediately for the best taste and nutritional benefits.
Notes
- Turmeric Tip: Add black pepper to maximize curcumin absorption.
- Sweetness: Adjust honey based on your preference.
- Gut Boost: Add a tablespoon of kefir or Greek yogurt for extra probiotics.
- Vegan-Friendly: Use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (blending only)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Global / Health-conscious
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 350ml)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg