Apple Carrot Ginger Smoothie
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup ice cubes
- 2 Stemilt apples, cored and quartered
- 2 medium carrots, ends trimmed, cut into one-inch lengths
- 1/2” to 1” square knob fresh, peeled ginger (as preferred)
- 1/2 navel orange, peel and pith removed
- 1/2 small banana, peeled
- 1 tbsp golden flax seed meal (if desired)
- 1/2 to 1 cup water (depending on preferred consistency)
Apple Carrot Ginger Smoothie
Apples and carrots combine with a touch of ginger to make a delicious and healthy smoothie.
For more smoothie information, don’t miss the 6 Steps to Create a Healthy Smoothie Recipe from The Stem, an inspiring blog for cooking with fresh fruit, by Stemilt Growers.
Directions
Place ice cubes in blender pitcher, followed by apples, carrots, ginger, orange, banana, and flax meal. Add in 1/2 cup water. Blend on high (or on “whole juice,” or “smoothie,” as applicable on blender settings) for designated time, or approximately 1 minute, until ingredients are completely broken down/puréed. Blend in additional water to thin out, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving
Calories: 95, Fat Content: 0.7 g, Protein Content: 1.1 g, Carbohydrate Content: 22.6 g, Fiber Content: 4.3 g, Sugar Content: 14.9 g, Cholesterol Content: 0.0 mg, Potassium Content: 216.1 g, Sodium Content: 23.7 mg.