Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (you can adjust according to your taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Ice cubes (optional, if you prefer a colder smoothie)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Peel and slice the banana.
- If using fresh pineapple, cut it into chunks. If using frozen, you can use them directly.
- Measure out the spinach leaves, ground turmeric, ground ginger, chia seeds, almond milk, and yogurt.
- Blend the Ingredients:
- In a blender, combine the banana slices, pineapple chunks, spinach leaves, ground turmeric, ground ginger, chia seeds, almond milk, yogurt, and honey or maple syrup if using.
- If you prefer a colder smoothie, you can add a handful of ice cubes as well.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. If the consistency is too thick, you can add more almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and Adjust:
- Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness or spiciness by adding more honey/maple syrup or ground turmeric/ginger if needed.
- Serve:
- Once you’ve achieved the desired taste and consistency, pour the smoothie into glasses.
- You can optionally garnish with a sprinkle of ground turmeric or a slice of pineapple for presentation.
- Enjoy:
- Serve the turmeric immunity boost smoothie immediately and enjoy its delicious flavor and health benefits!
Tips:
- Feel free to customize this smoothie based on your preferences. You can add other fruits such as mango or orange for additional flavor and nutrients.
- If you don’t have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach instead.
- Turmeric can stain surfaces easily, so be careful while handling it.
- For an extra boost of protein, you can add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to the smoothie.
This smoothie is not only delicious but also packed with immune-boosting ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and spinach, making it a perfect choice for maintaining your health and vitality. Enjoy!