Ginger Mango Green Smoothie
Energize your morning with this Vegan Ginger Mango Green Smoothie! It’s a refreshing morning beverage full of brain healthy foods and spices like hemp seeds, mango, spinach, turmeric, ginger and cinnamon. Plus, it’s ready in just 5 minutes and easily adaptable to individual tastes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1/4 cup silken tofu or 1 cup plant milk, such as almond, oat, flax or soymilk
2 cups spinach, kale or mixed baby greens
1/4 sunflower or broccoli microgreens (optional)
1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
1/2 large banana, peeled
2 medjool dates, pits and stems removed
2 TB hemp seeds
1/2 inch piece of fresh turmeric, peeled and roughly chopped or 1/4 tsp ground
3/4 – 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped, or 1/2 tsp ground
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
4 ice cubes
water as needed
Instructions
In the carafe of a blender (preferably high powered), add the ingredients in the following order:
- Water. Start with ¼ cup. (Omit if using plant milk instead of silken tofu)
- Tofu (or plant milk)
- Lime juice
- Pitted dates
- Spinach or greens of choice
- Microgreens
- Spices – turmeric, ginger and cinnamon
- Hemp Seeds
- Frozen Mango
- Banana
- Ice cubes
Begin blending on low speed, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blade. Slowly increase the speed until a smooth consistency is achieved. Transfer smoothie to a large glass and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 1 servings
- Calories: 410
- Fat: 12.3
- Carbohydrates: 69.9
- Fiber: 9.3
- Protein: 15.1
- Cholesterol: 0