Vacation in a Glass Smoothie, Vegan and Gluten-Free

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Happy Monday!  Start your week out right with this green smoothie!

The tropical flavors of coconut, lime and ginger honestly make it taste like a vacation in a glass!

I usually save ginger for juicing, I’m not sure why because it tastes amazing in smoothies!  I can’t say enough about the healing qualities of ginger.  Ginger has been used for thousands of years to treat gastrointestinal distress and increase digestion.   It was a lifesaver when I was pregnant and suffering from morning all day sickness.  It works to alleviate motion sickness too!  For nausea, make a tea by steeping a 1/2 inch piece of ginger in hot water.

Not only is ginger beneficial for GI issues, it is a powerful anti-inflammatory.  The active compound is called gingerols.  Studies show that when consumed regularly, arthritic pain is significantly reduced. (The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods)  To benefit from the anti-inflammatory qualities of ginger, consume at least a 1/4 inch piece daily.

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Vacation In A Glass Smoothie

The best recipe for Vacation In A Glass Smoothie
Course Drinks, Smoothies
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Vegan
Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 221kcal
Cost $

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond milk or coconut water
  • 1 cup frozen mango
  • 2 large handfuls of baby spinach or kale
  • 2 tablespoons coconut manna or coconut oil
  • juice of 1 lime
  • a small nub of fresh ginger grated
  • shredded coconut for garnish
  • superfood add-ins:
  • chia seeds hemp seeds, wheat grass powder, bee pollen, spirulina, vegan protein powder, flax seeds
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Instructions

  • Blend and Enjoy 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 6587IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 454mg | Iron: 1mg
Cristina C. RD LDN

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