Description
This Immune Boosting Winter Citrus Smoothie is a vibrant and nutrient-packed blend of citrus fruits, berries, and superfoods like turmeric and ginger. Perfect for a refreshing, health-supporting drink packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber to keep your immune system strong and energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoothie Base
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
Topping Layer
- 1 small raw red beet, chopped
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 cara cara orange, blood orange, or grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- Honey to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Smoothie Base: In a blender, combine the mango, lemon juice, turmeric, cayenne, ginger, and orange juice. Blend until completely smooth, tasting to add honey if desired for sweetness. Pour the mixture into a tall glass or pitcher.
- Clean Blender and Blend Topping: Rinse the blender to remove residual mixture. Then, combine the chopped beet, raspberries, peeled citrus segments, and pomegranate juice in the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more pomegranate juice if needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Assemble and Serve: Pour the beet-berry mixture over the mango citrus base and stir gently to create a swirling effect. Optionally, top with seeds such as chia or pomegranate seeds for extra texture. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing immune-boosting benefits.
Notes
- This smoothie is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, which help support a healthy immune system.
- Adjust honey to your preferred sweetness or omit for a naturally sweet smoothie.
- Use fresh squeezed juices for best flavor and nutrient retention.
- Seeds such as chia or hemp seeds can be added on top for extra nutrition and crunch.
- This recipe yields two smoothies, perfect for sharing or storing for later consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 356 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 9 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
