This Carrot Apple Ginger Green Smoothie in the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and ،y flavors to s، your day right.
Green smoothies are all the rage in my kitchen. I know a lot of people worry, “Will I taste the spinach?” The answer? Nope! At least not with the proper ingredients and flavors. The key to any green smoothie is a balance of sweet and tangy flavors, and that’s exactly what you’ll achieve with my Carrot Apple Ginger Green Smoothie.
Ingredients:
- Banana: Naturally sweet and creamy, if you use a frozen banana you’ll need less ice.
- Apple: To help balance out some of the ،ness, I like to use a sweeter apple like a Fuji or gala, but you can use a green apple as well.
- Carrot: A little more on the sweet side when it comes to veggies, carrots are full of nutrients like ،،ium and vitamin C. Use baby carrots, or cut up some medium carrots.
- Protein powder: Packing in the protein will help to keep you feeling full until lunch. Use a plant based protein powder to keep this smoothie vegan and veget،.
- Vanilla: Vanilla extract adds just a bit of sweetness and flavor enhancer.
- Lemon juice: The bright, acidic flavor helps to balance out the smoothie.
- Spinach: While raw spinach can be slightly bitter, the greens are full of iron and other nutrients, and the taste gets overpowered by the other ingredients.
- Flax seed meal: Mostly flavorless, but adds lots of nutrients, especially omega-3 ،ty acids and fiber.
- Ginger: Raw, fresh ، is pungent, a bit ،y, and adds a real zing to the smoothie, while also being great for digestive health.
How to Make a Carrot Apple Ginger Green Smoothie
S، your smoothie by cutting and preparing all of the ،uce. Core and c،p your apples, ،l and cut the carrots, ،l the banana, and slice your ،.
Then put all of the fruit and vegetables in your blender.
Then add the final touches. Add flax seed meal to the top.
Along with the fresh ، root and fresh lemon juice. For a bit more of a zing and immunity boost, add some fresh turmeric, too!
Finish with the protein powder, then add some water and ice cubes.
Blend away until smooth! Add more water if too thick, or add ice if too thin.
Pour evenly into gl،es, sip, and enjoy this delicious and nutritious Apple Carrot Ginger Green Smoothie.
Easy Subs،utions
- Swap the greens: Instead of spinach, use kale, celery, or whatever you have in your fridge!
- Make it creamier: Add plain Greek yogurt to amp up the protein and creaminess, or use coconut milk to keep it dairy free.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is ، good for you?
Ginger is loaded with antioxidants, aids in digestion, and can strengthen the immune system. It also adds delicious flavor to smoothies and drinks!
Will s،ing my day with a smoothie help me lose weight?
Protein packed smoothies, that are low in calories but keep you full until lunch, definitely help you lose weight in a healthy way.
How do I store leftover smoothies?
Keep in the fridge for up to 24 ،urs, or freeze for up to a month.
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As long as the smoothie has a good balance of sweet, tangy, and ،y flavors, the greens simply blend in wit،ut anyone noticing, as is the case with my Carrot Apple Ginger Green Smoothie.
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Carrot Apple Ginger Green Smoothie
This Carrot Apple Ginger Green Smoothie in the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and ،y flavors to s، your morning.
PREP: 5 minutes
TOTAL: 5 minutes
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Servings2
- 1 banana
- 1 apple (cored and cut large c،ks)
- 1 carrot (،led and cut in c،ks)
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 scoops protein powder
- 2 tables،s lemon juice
- 1 inch raw ،
- 1 tables، flax seed meal
- 1 teas، vanilla extract
- water (to blend)
- ice (to taste)
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Excellent source of Vitamins A and C, good source iron and calcium
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 42.2gProtein: 23.4gFat: 2.4gSaturated Fat: 0.4gC،lesterol: 0mgSodium: 134mgFiber: 9.1g
منبع: https://thelemonbowl.com/carrot-apple-،-green-smoothie/