This smoothie just makes me happy. If that’s not reason enough for you to try it, there’s also this: it’s packed with mood + immune boosting goodness. From the veggies (which you can’t taste!) to the anti-inflammatory + antioxidant-rich turmeric, to all the Vitamin C in the fruit, to the Vitamin D3/K2 and adaptogen blend (if you choose to add them in), this smoothie is a powerhouse.
Let’s jump right in…
Add to a high-powered blender…
- 1/2 cup spinach (if you want a deeper yellow/orange color, leave this out + up the cauliflower)
- 1/2 cup cauliflower (steamed, roasted or riced; raw will give a stronger flavor)
- 1 carrot (cut into chunks)
- 1/2 banana (optional for extra sweetness + creaminess)
- 1 orange (peeled, quartered, de-seeded)
- 1 cup tropical fruit of your choice (I love a mix of mango/strawberry/pineapple/peaches I get from Costco)
- 1 inch fresh turmeric (peeled)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- A pinch of fresh ground black pepper (activates the curcumin in the turmeric)
- 3-4 cups filtered water
Then try these add-ins…
- 1 scoop collagen (I like Vital Proteins)
- 1 tablespoon whole flax seeds (I like to soak mine in water + store them in the fridge then add them to my smoothies; I also store the opened bag of flax in the fridge so they don’t go rancid)
- Vitamin D3/K2 drops
- Foursigmatic adaptogen blend or this Megafoods adaptogen blend
Blend everything until smooth, pour into a glass + enjoy! This makes enough for two 16oz servings. I like to drink one and save some for an afternoon pick-me-up or easy breakfast.
Do you love this recipe and want a couple more to add to your smoothie rotation? Try my Delicious Chocolate Cherry Green Smoothie or my Beet-licious Smoothie. They are both on heavy rotation over here.
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Let’s care for ourselves,
Hannah