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This smoothie is nourishing and anti-inflammatory, not to mention delicious!
You have a mildly sweet flavor from the pineapple and mango, a tangy flavor from the lemon juice and lemon zest, and a touch of warmth from the ginger root. It’s a perfect layer of flavor! If you want the smoothie even sweeter, then feel free to add 1/2 frozen banana or a tablespoon of honey, which will add even more depth to the smoothie.
Some other optional additions to this smoothie that I love are to add chia seeds and flaxseed meal because it adds healthy omega-3’s which are anti-inflammatory and the healthy fats will keep you full for longer. You also have the added benefit of the fiber!
Then there’s the addition of collagen – this will add protein to the smoothie which helps balance the macronutrients, making for a more complete meal that will keep you full and satisfied and that will keep your blood sugar more balanced. Having the combination of protein, healthy fats, and the carbs is very beneficial! I use Further Food collagen for all of my recipes, and you can use code CHRISTINE15 for a discount on all of their products (they also have gelatin and matcha which I use all the time)
Frozen fruit
I recommend using frozen fruit for making smoothies because it ensures the smoothie is cold and creamy. I actually cut up my own mango and pineapple for this recipe and froze it myself, but you can always buy the fruit already frozen in the freezer section of most grocery stores.
You can of course use fresh fruit, and it would definitely still work, but I encourage you to decrease the milk a little (maybe start with 1/2 cup) and add a few handfuls of ice to the blender. This will make the smoothie cold and thick as if you used frozen fruit.
A note on the ginger
I call for 1/2” piece of fresh ginger root, but feel free to add more! I actually like more, but I know some people may not want the flavor to be overpowering. Do what you would like 🙂
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PrintTropical Ginger Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack, Beverage, Breakfast
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 1/4 cup coconut milk
1 cup frozen pineapple
3/4 cup frozen mango
1/2” piece of ginger root, to taste (I like more)
1/2 lemon, juiced
Zest of 1/2 lemon
2 Tbsp collagen
Optional for sweetness: 1/2 banana or 1-2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp chia seeds (optional)
1 Tbsp flaxmeal (optional)
Instructions
- Blend everything together until smooth. You can start with 3/4 cup milk if you’re aiming for a creamier smoothie (you can always add more).
- Please leave a review on the recipe card if you made this! Thanks so much!
Equipment
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If using fresh, then be sure to add ice so it’s a thick and cold smoothie!
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