Description
Start your day with a refreshing Banana Lemon Ginger Smoothie with Turmeric – a dairy-free, plant-based drink that’s quick and easy to whip up. Made with almond milk and naturally sweetened, this healthy, refined sugar-free smoothie is the perfect energizing breakfast or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 banana
- 1 cup almond milk (or preferred milk)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp grated fresh ginger
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the banana, almond milk, lemon juice, grated fresh ginger, and turmeric.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- If you prefer a colder smoothie, add ice cubes and blend again.
- Taste the smoothie, and if you’d like it sweeter, add honey or maple syrup, then blend once more.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based or dairy milk of your choice.
- If you want an extra boost, consider adding a pinch of black pepper, which helps the absorption of turmeric.
- The smoothie can be stored in the fridge for up to a day, but it’s best enjoyed fresh for maximum taste and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie, Breakfast, Snack Method:
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0g