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Last updated on June 4, 2018. Originally posted on April 17, 2014 By Maryea / 4 Comments

Spiced banana almond smoothie

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One food that I’ve been incorporating into my diet every day is fresh ginger.  Before I started researching anti-inflammation foods, I’d never used fresh ginger in a smoothie.  I’ve used it countless times in meals as it’s one of my favorite flavors, but never in a smoothie.  Now I’m kind of obsessed.  I think I had this pineapple-ginger smoothie with my lunch for a week straight.  It’s strong, but oh-so-good.

Even if you don’t need the anti-inflammation benefits of fresh ginger (but really, who doesn’t?), it boasts a whole bunch of other health benefits.  Fresh ginger is great for nausea (I drank ginger drinks a lot when pregnant), is said to help keep blood-sugar steady, improves the absorption of essential nutrients, and can increase energy.  I’ve noticed after having a smoothie with fresh ginger for lunch I don’t have my usual dip mid-afternoon energy slump, so it works for me!

This spiced banana almond smoothie is a lovely blend of sweet and spicy.  The fresh ginger adds a little bite, but the almond and banana flavor are still able to shine.  Banana and almond is a classic smoothie combination, but adding fresh ginger and cinnamon take it in a different direction and give it a fresh and fun flavor profile.

As you can probably tell from the pictures, this is not a super thick smoothie.  Sometimes I’m in the mood for a thick, creamy smoothie, other times I really want one that is on the thinner side. For a creamier smoothie, use frozen bananas.  You could even add an extra banana or reduce the water/milk if you want it extra thick.  I love this smoothie as-is, though.  It is light and refreshing, yet has enough protein to be quite filling.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

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  • Author: Healthy Happy Mama
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 drink 1x
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Description

A classic smoothie combination is given a new twist with the use of fresh ginger and cinnamon.  This vegan smoothie is a great anti-inflammatory smoothie and is packed with protein from the almond butter.


Ingredients

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  • 1 large banana (frozen first for a creamier smoothie)
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 1/2 cup-1 cup coconut water, water, or almond milk (coconut water is my favorite here, but they all work)
  • ~1/4″-1/2″ piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup of ice

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.  Enjoy!

 

Notes

Edit:  I have been making this smoothie almost everyday since posting the recipe, and I keep changing the liquid amount I use, so I edited the recipe to reflect that.  Use 1/2 cup for a thicker smoothie, and add more for a thinner smoothie.  

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Drinks
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 338
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 22mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Protein: 7g

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P.S.  I won’t be posting for Fitness Friday this week.  Have a great Easter weekend, everyone!

 

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  1. Alexis @ Hummusapien says

    April 18, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    I think when it comes down to it, my all-time fave smoothie is banana, almond butter and cinnamon. SO creamy and delish! Can’t wait to try your version with ginger.

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    • Maryea says

      April 18, 2014 at 3:04 pm

      The ginger adds a nice bite! I love it.

      Reply
  2. Lee says

    April 17, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    Yum. Do you peel the ginger first?

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    • Maryea says

      April 18, 2014 at 9:40 am

      Yes! I will edit to clarify that. 🙂

      Reply

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