Description
This Immune Booster Sweet Green Smoothie is a refreshing and nutrient-packed drink designed to support your immune system. Combining the antioxidant-rich greens like spinach and kale with a tropical trio of mango, pineapple, and kiwi, it offers a naturally sweet and tangy flavor. Enhanced with fresh ginger and lemon juice, this smoothie provides a delightful zing while delivering essential vitamins and minerals to keep you energized and healthy.
Ingredients
Greens
- 1 cup roughly chopped spinach and kale (packed tightly)
Liquid
- 1 1/2 cups Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almondmilk
Frozen Fruit
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mix of mango, pineapple, and kiwi chunks
Flavorings
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Blend greens and almond milk: Add the roughly chopped spinach and kale along with 1 1/2 cups of unsweetened almond milk into a blender. Blend well until the greens are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Add frozen fruits and flavorings: Add the frozen mix of mango, pineapple, and kiwi chunks, the freshly grated ginger, and the juice of half a lemon to the blender. Blend again until the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust consistency: If the smoothie is too thick for your liking, add more almond milk one tablespoon at a time and blend briefly after each addition until reaching your preferred consistency.
Notes
- Use tightly packed greens to ensure you get enough nutrients without making the smoothie bitter.
- If you don’t have frozen fruit, use fresh fruit with some ice cubes to chill the smoothie.
- Freshly grated ginger adds a spicy kick and immune-boosting properties; adjust the quantity to your taste.
- This smoothie is best enjoyed immediately to benefit from the fresh nutrients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International