Description
A quick and refreshing smoothie loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1 small piece of fresh ginger
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water
- 1 cup water
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Add frozen mixed berries into the blender.
- Peel and slice a small piece of fresh ginger; add to the blender.
- Squeeze the juice of one lemon and pour it over the berries and ginger.
- In a small bowl, mix flaxseed with water; let it sit until thickened.
- Add the flaxseed mixture and one cup of water to the blender.
- Peel the banana and add it to the blender.
- Sprinkle in cinnamon.
- Blend all ingredients, starting at low speed, then gradually increasing to high speed for about two minutes until smooth.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for optimal sweetness. For added nutrition, include spinach or swap berries for other fruits like mango.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Health
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smoothie, anti-inflammatory, healthy, quick recipe