Anti-Inflammatory Lemon-Blueberry Smoothie
Packed with antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber, this smoothie is not only delicious but also a great way to boost your nutritional intake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries plus more for garnish
- 1 medium ripe banana peeled and frozen
- 1 cup packed baby kale
- 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
- 1/2 cup chilled unsweetened brewed green tea
- 2 tablespoons hulled hemp seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest plus more for garnish
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey optional
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients:
- Measure out the frozen blueberries, frozen banana, and baby kale. If you haven't done so already, brew the green tea and allow it to cool in the fridge. Zest and juice the lemon, and gather the hemp seeds, honey, and ground ginger.
- Blend the smoothie:
- In a blender, combine the frozen blueberries, banana, kale, almond milk, brewed green tea, hemp seeds, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey (if using), and ground ginger. Blend on high until smooth, about 25 seconds.
- Serve and garnish:
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and garnish with additional blueberries and lemon zest for a fresh, vibrant touch. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Information Per Serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Potassium: 570 mg
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 17 g