Ginger Green Smoothie
This nutrition-packed smoothie will leave you feeling amazing! Sweetness from fresh orange and the flavor of almond butter make this a seriously tasty green smoothie… promise!
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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Makes 1 to 2 smoothies
Ingredients:
2 cups chopped kale, washed
1 ripe, medium banana, peeled
1 small naval orange, peeled
2 tablespoons unsweetened raw almond butter
1 (1 inch) piece ginger*, peeled and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon soaked chia seed*
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut water, chilled
1 cup ice
Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions:
To a blender add the kale, banana, orange, almond butter, ginger, chia seeds, coconut water, ice and pinch of salt. Blend on high speed for 1 minute or until smooth.
*cooks note: If not using a vitamix, grate the ginger to make sure it is blended into the smoothie.
*cooks note: To soak the chia seed, add 1/2 cup water to 1/4 cup chia seed and allow to sit and adsorb for 20 minutes. The mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Article by The Giadzy Kitchen
