Super Trendy Kale and Turmeric Smoothie

This hidden gem is energizing and has the added benefit of turmeric’s renowned anti-inflammatory properties. This is one of those recipes you just have to try yourself to understand how good it really is.

Ingredients

1 cup almond milk

1 banana [Mango or Peach makes a good substitute]

3 leaves kale, large stems discarded and leaves chopped (1½ cups)

¼ cup flax seed meal

1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger [You could use ¼ teaspoon ground ginger]

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon stevia [May substitute 1 teaspoon of honey.]

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/8 teaspoon black pepper [Increases turmeric’s absorption]

1 tablespoon almond butter

6 ice cubes

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Per 1 1/3 cup serving: 221 cal, 10.9g fat (1.2g sat), 8.1g pro, 29g carb, 8.9g fiber, 113 mg sodium

Recipe courtesy of allrecipes.