- Can I use ground ginger?
- Better not. Fresh ginger 'zing' will be missing, ground is more for baking.
Immune-Boosting Orange Ginger Smoothie
Immune system's best friend. Banana gives thickness, orange gives vitamins, ginger gives 'fire'. This drink is not just tasty but functional food: stimulates digestion and warms from within.
Ingredients
2
whole
Oranges
1
whole
Ripe Banana
1
tsp
Fresh Ginger
3/4
cup
Plain Yogurt
1
tbsp
Honey
1/2
cup
Ice Cubes
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Equipment Needed
- Blender
- Grater
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Peel orange, remove white pith as much as possible, then section and put in machine.
Tip: White part (albedo) is bitter, so worth 'supreming' or peeling very thoroughly.
2
✓
Add banana, grated ginger, yogurt, and honey.
Tip: Fibers stay in drink (unlike juiced), slowing sugar absorption.
3
✓
Blend with ice until silky.
Tip: Since using whole orange, blend longer so membranes disappear too.
4
✓
Consume immediately while frothy and cold.
Tip: If left standing, fibers separate from juice.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 2 whole Oranges
- 1 whole Ripe Banana
- 1 tsp Fresh Ginger
- 3/4 cup Plain Yogurt
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1/2 cup Ice Cubes