1one-inch piece of gingeror about ½ teaspoon ground
1one-inch piece turmericor about ½ teaspoon ground
1cupblueberriesfresh or frozen
3handfulsfresh greenslike spinach, kale, Swiss chard or a blend
1cuppineapple chunksfresh or frozen
2cupsorange juiceor liquid of choice
2servingsprotein powder
Instructions
Remove skin and seed from avocado. Remove skin from ginger and turmeric, if using fresh.
Add avocado, ginger, turmeric, blueberries, greens, pineapple, orange juice, and protein powder to blender. Pulse until smoothie and uniform (about 45 seconds to one minute).
Divide into three servings and enjoy immediately while cold.
Refrigerate any unused servings in an airtight container such as a thermos or mason jar. Keeps for about three days.
Notes
Smoothie keeps for up to three days in the fridge but contents may separate a bit over time. Just shake vigorously before consuming if this happens.Can I make this smoothie ahead of time? Yes. In fact, this recipe makes multiple servings. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days.What substitutions can I make in this recipe? Start with the greens! This creamy green drink is a great way to try new kinds of greens. Have you ever had a green Swiss chard smoothie? What about a green smoothie with arugula? Now is the time to mix it up.