Description
A bright and zippy smoothie combining blackberries and ginger, perfect for a refreshing start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 cups frozen blackberries
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 small ripe banana
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 3/4 to 1 cup liquid of choice (water, coconut water, or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Optional sweetener to taste (honey, maple syrup, or dates)
- Optional boosters (pinch of cinnamon, chia seeds, ground flax, or collagen powder)
Instructions
- Add the liquid first into the blender.
- Add the yogurt and banana to create a creamy base.
- Incorporate the frozen blackberries.
- Add the grated fresh ginger.
- Mix in the lemon juice and any optional sweeteners or boosters.
- Blend on high until smooth, scraping the sides if necessary.
- Taste and adjust thickness or tartness as needed.
Notes
Chill your glass beforehand for a frosty smoothie experience. Customize with nut butter, avocado, or protein powder as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg