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Winter citrus immunity boosting smoothie
This immunity boosting smoothie is a perfect drink to enjoy for it’s benefits during the fall and winter months. It’s high in vitamin C and other antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to help keep your immune system at it’s best.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- 2 small blood oranges peeled
- 1 apple roughly chopped
- 2 small beets peeled, can be raw or steamed
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into the blender in the order listed above and blend until you have a smooth smoothie. It took me about 45 seconds in my Vitamix blender. (See notes for substitutions)
Notes
Here are some substitutions that work great in this recipe:
- Replace the Greek yogurt with any other plant based yogurt.
- Replace the almond milk with any other fruit juice or coconut water.
- Add in banana to make the smoothie creamier.
- Add in optional add ins like protein powder , collagen powder or other superfoods
- Use frozen fruit to chill your smoothie without using ice.
Estimated Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Winter citrus immunity boosting smoothie
Calories
211
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
3
mg
1
%
Sodium
242
mg
11
%
Potassium
706
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
42
g
14
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
31
g
34
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
293
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
69
mg
84
%
Calcium
266
mg
27
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.
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