Ingredients
Greens
- 1 packed cup baby spinach or baby kale
Fruit
- 1 orange, peeled (any variety)
- ½ frozen banana (use ⅓ medium banana for low FODMAP)
Liquids
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup canned light coconut milk
Spices and Flavorings
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, a couple of turns
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients—baby spinach or kale, peeled orange, frozen banana, water, canned light coconut milk, peeled and chopped fresh ginger, ground turmeric, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Blend Smoothie: Place the spinach, orange, water, banana, coconut milk, ginger, turmeric, and pepper into a high-speed blender. Blend on high for about 30 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: If you plan to add protein powder, consider adjusting the amount of water to achieve your preferred smoothie consistency.
Notes
- If using protein powder, adjust the water content as needed for desired thickness.
- Use ⅓ medium banana instead of ½ frozen banana if adhering to a low FODMAP diet.
- Freshly cracked pepper enhances the absorption of turmeric’s beneficial compounds.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy/Wellness
- Diet: Vegetarian
