Warming Winter Smoothie

An Ayurvedic-inspired warming smoothie for the colder months. Veggies, fruit, and warming spices nourish the body without cooling it down.

 

Makes 1 SMOOTHIE

Equipment needed: Blender, chopping board, knife

Total Time: 5minutes

 

Ingredients: 

  • 1/2 ripe banana (peeled, sliced, and frozen before hand)
  • 1 small carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced courgette
  • 1 scoop plain or vanilla protein powder (if using unsweetened / plain, add additional banana for sweetness)
  • 1 cup dairy-free milk
  • 1 Tbsp hemp seeds
  • 1 Tbsp peeled, minced fresh ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 tsp spirulina

 

Method: 

  1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend on high until creamy and smooth, adding more dairy-free milk (or water) as needed.
  2. Taste and adjust flavour as needed, adding more spices for warmth, ginger for spice/zing, or ba-nana or protein powder for sweetness.
  3. Serve and enjoy immediately.