Green Ginger-Peach-Lemongrass Smoothie
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August 20, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Articles, Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Raw Foods, Smoothies and Shakes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Serves 1-2
This Southeast Asian-inspired smoothie will get you out of the “same-old same-old” smoothie rut. Using sweet spices and roots adds flair and flavor, but also nutrition: Both ginger and lemongrass excel at boosting digestive fire and immunity.
Cooking Tip: Although pricey, I recommend a Vita-Mix high-speed blender for making smoothies. My motto is one green smoothie a day, and one cruciferous vegetable a day: I “feed two birds with one scone” by throwing the greens into my smoothies. A high-speed blender is able to grind any vegetable down enough to disguise it almost impeccably (except for the green color!) Check your local Cost-Co — sometimes they carry Vita-Mixers at lower cost.
1 cup Homemade Nutmilk, or boxed
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 scoop high-quality protein powder
1 small handful frozen peaches
1 large handful spinach or other leafy green
1-inch piece fresh ginger
1-inch piece lemongrass stalk, outer layer removed
2 or so droppers liquid stevia or 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice
Blend all ingredients in a blender. Serve immediately.
Food photo by Jackson D. Carson
Copyright Alison Anton. 2009. All rights reserved.
