Whether it is the middle of summer or the coldest day of winter, this Chai Goddess Smoothie will delight your taste palate and energize your morning.
This yummy goodness helps you to fight inflammation, provides your necessary daily dose of healthy fat, and gives you a full protein source to fuel your body.
So, grab your blender and blend your way to goodness!
Ingredients
1 banana
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 to 1 thumb fresh ginger
1 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil
2 tablespoons chia seeds (or you can use 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 1 tablespoon hemp seeds)
2 large handfuls of spinach
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 vanilla bean pod
3-4 pitted dates or 6 drops of stevia to taste
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of black pepper
2 cups almond milk or coconut milk
Ice cubes or coconut milk cubes to your liking
Directions
Toss it all in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
Tips
Tip #1: To ensure you get a smooth, creamy smoothie, use a high speed blender. We love our Vitamix, but any high speed blender will work.
Tip #2: Be sure to use a pinch of black pepper to increase turmeric’s effectiveness in fighting inflammation in the body.
