Description
This Anti-Inflammatory Lemon-Blueberry Smoothie is a refreshing, antioxidant-packed drink that can help fight inflammation. The combination of kale, hemp seeds, and green tea provides a burst of flavor and nutrients, with a hint of natural sweetness from ripe banana and optional honey.
Ingredients
Frozen Blueberries:
1 cup
Ripe Banana:
1 medium, peeled and frozen
Baby Kale:
1 cup packed
Unsweetened Plain Almond Milk:
½ cup
Chilled Unsweetened Brewed Green Tea:
½ cup
Hulled Hemp Seeds:
2 tablespoons
Lemon Zest:
3/4 teaspoon
Lemon Juice:
1 1/2 tablespoons
Honey:
1/2 teaspoon (optional)
Ground Ginger:
1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Place blueberries, banana, kale, almond milk, green tea, hemp seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and ginger in a blender. Process until smooth, about 25 seconds.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass. Garnish with additional blueberries and lemon zest, if desired.
Notes
- If baby kale is not available, baby spinach can be used as a substitute.
- For a sweeter smoothie, you can add a touch of honey.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 134mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
