Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
Servings: 1
Blend this anti-inflammatory smoothie with earthy beets, spicy ginger, and sweet pineapple coming together to support your body from the inside out. Kale and chia seeds pack in fiber, omega-3s, and nutrients your joints and hormones will thank you for.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup kale
- ½ cup beets peeled and chopped
- ¾ cup water
- ½ orange peeled
- 1 cup mixed berries frozen
- ½ cup pineapple frozen
- 1 tsp ginger root peeled
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Wash and chop vegetables and peel and remove the seeds from the orange before adding to your blender with water.
- Puree on high until the mixture is smooth. Scrape down the sides of chunks of the green stick to the sides of the blender.
- Add frozen berries, frozen pineapple, fresh ginger root, coconut oil, and chia seeds to the blender. Blend again on high until everything is well combined and smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into your favorite glass or jar. If you're feeling fancy, garnish with extra chia seeds or a slice of fresh orange for a pop of color. Enjoy immediately to get the most nutritional benefit from all the fresh ingredients!
Notes
- Carrots can be substituted for the beets.
- Mango can be substituted for the pineapple.
- Baby kale or spinach can be used to make the smoothie less bitter.
- Use at least one frozen fruit for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 336kcal, Carbohydrates: 55g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Sodium: 74mg, Potassium: 656mg, Fiber: 18g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 1351IU, Vitamin C: 92mg, Calcium: 244mg, Iron: 3mg