If you need to give your digestion a break or a little boost, this smoothie is for you! Lemon, ginger, and probiotic-rich yogurt are there to give your gut a little TLC. Greek yogurt and nut butter pack in 20g protein per serving and make the smoothie extra creamy. The apple adds just the right amount of sweetness, but you can sweeten to taste (see note).
Ingredient highlight
Ginger! gets it’s medicinal effects from a substance called gingerol. It is a carminative, which means it helps get rid of gas and soothes our digestive system. It can also boost the immune system and reduce inflammation.
Servings 2
Prep Time 5 minutes Ingredients
- 1 large apple, cored, quartered
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup almond or peanut butter
- ½ lemon, outer zest peeled/trimmed off*
- 1- inch knob ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- *Trimming the outer zest off and keeping the pith adds a nice tartness and slight bitterness to the smoothie. Plus, the pith is high in antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin C. Alternatively, you can just add a tablespoon or two of lemon juice.
- Add some greens! ~ If you have frozen kale or spinach, you can add 1 cup to the smoothie for some added greens.
- Leftover canned pumpkin? ~ Throw ½ cup into the smoothie to thicken it up more (you’ll probably want to add an extra ¼ or ½ cup water).
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, add all of the ingredients. Blend on high until smooth.
- To thin it out, add water. Taste and add maple syrup or dates if you want it sweeter.
Items you can prep ahead (optional)
- Make the smoothie
Substitutions:
- To make dairy-free/vegan, use a vegan yogurt.
- To make nut-free, use tahini.
Storage:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Leftovers + Repurposing:
- Give the smoothie a stir if drinking straight from the fridge.
- Stir in some oats and chia the night before, then eat it as a bowl in the morning.
- Stir in some granola and chopped apple.
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