Ok, I hope this isn’t TMI, but during my last period, I didn’t want to feel run down and yucky. For the first time, I took action to support my body, rather than ignoring it and pushing through it. So, I started with this green smoothie. It has carefully selected anti-inflammatory ingredients and helps make up for nutrient loss during periods. Honestly, after drinking this, I had more energy than usual. Give it a try and let me know how you feel! Side note: it’s not just for menstruating women, anyone can benefit from this smoothie.
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Let the blending begin!
The steps:
- First, you’re going to add all ingredients, except for water and bone broth protein powder, to a high powered blender. It’s a good idea to add the ingredients to the blender cup in the order they’re listed in the recipe. This ensures that things get all blended up properly.
- Fill the blender with water until it reaches the max fill line. For my Blendtec it’s the 36oz line.
- Turn on the blender and blend until very smooth. I usually push the 90 second button, but yours might be different.
- Now, take the lid off, add the protein powder (if using), replace the lid, and then blend again on low for about 5 seconds. You want the powder to be just mixed in.
- Serve into cups and enjoy! I usually drink 2 servings of this, so almost half the recipe.
Substitutions:
- There are only a couple of substitutions for this recipe. First is using fresh turmeric, instead of powdered, but that can be hard to find in stores.
- You can change up which greens you use. I used Super Greens, but you can also use kale, spinach, spring mix, etc.
Recommended kitchen items:
- Blendtec blender. This is one of my absolute favorite appliances in my kitchen.
- Silicone straws. This is my favorite “hack” for getting my kids to drink their smoothies. They get to pick their color and they think it’s so fun. Bonus, they’re reusable.
I hope you love this recipe, and would love to hear about how making it went for you! Share with me in the comments below, on Pinterest, or @whitsfoodfit on Instagram.
Anti-Inflammatory Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups pineapple chunks
- 1 green apple cored
- 1 avocado peeled and pitted
- ½ Tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 lemon juiced
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 2 handfuls mixed greens (power greens, super greens, spring mix, etc.)
- water enough to fill blender
- 2 scoops unflavored bone broth protein powder optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients, except for the water and bone broth protein powder, to a high power blender.
- Fill the blender with water until it reaches about the 36oz line.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Take the lid off and add the bone broth protein powder, if using.
- Blend on low for about 5 seconds to just mix in the powder.
- Serve in cups and enjoy!
Way too sweet! I even added an extra handful of greens. Maybe doesn’t need the green apple or needs more ginger.