This 7 ingredient, refreshing, nutrient-packed smoothie is perfect post workout or for a healthy midweek pick me up.

Serves: 2

Vegan | Gluten Free

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large ripe banana (previously peeled, sliced and frozen // more for a sweeter smoothie)

• 1 cup frozen or fresh pineapple

• 1/2 Tbsp fresh ginger (peeled)

• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric (or sub cinnamon)

• 1/2 cup carrot juice

• 1 Tbsp lemon juice 

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

STEPS

• To the blender add smoothie ingredients and blend on high until creamy and smooth. Add more carrot juice or almond milk if it has trouble blending. Scrape down sides as needed.

• Taste and adjust flavours as needed, adding more banana or pineapple for sweetness, lemon for acidity, ginger for bite, and turmeric for warmth.

• Divide between two glasses (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and serve. Best when fresh.

Credit: www.minimalistbaker.com