Ginger I - Smoothies

What is ginger, exactly?

Ginger is a tropical flowering plant that originally grew in Southeast Asia and (yay!) is now widely available all around the world. It's a close relative of turmeric and adds delicious flavor to food. Better yet? It’s full of nutrients. People have been using the root for cooking and healing for thousands of years. Yes, HEALING.

Ginger can be eaten fresh, dried and stored as a spice, and even made into tablets, capsules, and liquid extracts.

Before we get started with yummy healing smoothie recipes, here’s a quick rundown on some of the awesome benefits of ginger:

  • anti-inflammatory!!!!!

  • warms & energizes the body when you are chilled or sluggish

  • helps with colds & flu when chills & congestion are among the symptoms

  • a star in alleviating upset stomach, nausea & vomiting

But I digress. Enough, Nutritional Beth, let’s get to recipes!

drum roll ... Ginger Smoothies!

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Mango Ginger Green Smoothie

  • 1 cup water

  • Big handful greens

  • 1 banana 

  • 1 cup frozen mango

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger peeled and finely chopped

  • 4-6 ice cubes (optional)

Blueberry Almond Ginger Smoothie

  • 1 cup Almond Milk

  • 1 cup frozen wild blueberries

  • I tbsp honey (optional)

  • 2 tbsp grated/minced fresh ginger peeled and finely chopped 

  • 4-6 ice cubes (optional)

Apple Carrot Ginger Smoothie

  • ½ cup water 

  • 1 Apple chopped 

  • 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped

  • 1 tsp Ginger peeled and finely chopped

  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

  • Pinch sea salt 

  • 4-6 ice cubes

Banana Blueberry Ginger Green Smoothie

  • Banana

  • 1 cup frozen blueberries

  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

  • Handful of spinach

  • 1½ cup of water

  • 4-6 Ice cubes (optional) 

Anti-Aging Ginger Turmeric Smoothie 

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  • 1 cup coconut milk

  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple or mango chunks

  • 1 fresh banana

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

  • 1 teaspoon turmeric

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger

  • 1/2 avocado

I’m a big, big fan of Ginger. It’s a staple in my kitchen and I add it to all kinds of dishes. Once you get used to it, it’ll be like other easy ingredients. You won’t need a recipe to work with it. In addition to being super tasty, its oh so good for you!  

Enjoy!

What are your favorite ways to use Ginger? Did you try these recipes with your own special flair?

Do tell!

I’m a certified health coach and nutritional cook. I offer 1:1 customized coaching programs for folks who want to feel better and look better all the way around. Best news? You can get to know me and my programs better by signing up for a complimentary session. Don’t be shy! 

Beth Howard