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Immune Boosting Smoothie

Published: Dated: March 22, 2019 Modified: Last Modified: March 13, 2020 Christine Galvani 4 Comments This post may contain affiliate links ·

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This healthy, delicious and creamy immune-boosting smoothie made with pineapple, orange, banana, lemon juice, orange peel, turmeric, ginger, and almond milk.  It's naturally sweetened with frozen fruit and loaded with vitamins and antioxidants that help keep the immune system in tip-top shape (goodbye colds)!

My daily smoothies usually consist of some or all of these ingredients and I keep most ingredients in the freezer ready to go.  

 

How To Make An Immune Boosting Smoothie:

Step 1:  Gather the ingredients. 

For the printable recipe and tips and substitutions, see further down in the post.

ingredients for smoothie on counter.

Step 2:  Measure the ingredients.  1/2 an organic orange, 1/2 cup frozen pineapple, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 banana peeled and cut into chunks, 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 small piece (about 1/4 inch) of orange peel, a small piece of fresh ginger (about 1/4 inch), 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon (or small piece of fresh) turmeric powder, a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.

ingredients for smoothie on counter.

Step 3:  Add the ingredients to a blender and blend for a few minutes until creamy and smooth.  Pour and enjoy!

ingredients for smoothie in blender cup.

Tips and Substitutions:

  • You could substitute another non-dairy milk.
  • Substitute extra pineapple for the banana.
  • Try adding a handful of greens, like spinach, which you cannot taste, but will give added vitamins.
  • Add a pinch of black pepper which is reported to increase turmeric's effectiveness.
  • If the smoothie is too thick, add a bit more liquid (water or dairy-free milk).  If the smoothie is too thin, add more frozen fruits or ice.
  • Swap out the fruits used for what you have on hand.  (E.g. Pineapple for mango, orange for strawberry, blueberries, etc..).
  • Freeze ingredients - cut the skin off an organic orange, cut into small pieces and put in a ziplock baggie.  Do the same with fresh ginger root.
  • Add some honey (Manuka or raw is great) or maple syrup if the smoothie is not sweet enough for you.

Immune Boosting Foods In This Smoothie:

Lemon Juice:  Lemon is loaded with vitamin C, which can help to boost the immune.  Plus, it tastes refreshing.

Banana: Frozen banana adds creaminess to any smoothie, and have many nutrients including iron, zinc, Vitamin A, along with potassium. 

Pineapple: Pineapple is known for its anti-inflammatory properties which can help heal sore throats.

Ginger root: Fresh ginger makes all the difference in flavoring this dish; it also helps with digestive issues, reducing inflammation and even pain.

Orange: Loaded with Vitamin C which protects and boosts the immune system, it is an extra delicious element in this smoothie.  Freshly juiced of course!

Orange Peel:  Orange Peels are rich in vitamins A and C, which makes them a natural antioxidant that helps boost your immune system and fight off germs and viruses.

Turmeric root: Turmeric is an easy and natural way to boost the immune system.  Its most important compound is curcumin.  Turmeric can be found in either powder or root form, turmeric contains powerful anti-inflammatory properties.  TIp:  to boost the effectiveness of turmeric add a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper (you won't be able to taste in the smoothie).

Ground cinnamon: Tastes great in this smoothie, and cinnamon is known to have blood-sugar-lowering properties, as well as helps to fight off colds as an immune stimulator.

Unsweetened Almond milk: Helps to blend up the smoothie nice and creamy.  Substitute another dairy-free milk or water.

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Immune Boosting Smoothie!
Prep Time
3 mins
 

This healthy, delicious and creamy immune-boosting smoothie made with pineapple, orange, banana, lemon juice, orange peel, turmeric, ginger, and almond milk.  It's naturally sweetened with frozen fruit and loaded with vitamins and antioxidants that help keep the immune system in tip-top shape (goodbye colds)! My daily smoothies usually consist of some or all of these ingredients and I keep most ingredients in the freezer ready to go. 

Course: Breakfast, Smoothie
Cuisine: American, Breakfast
Servings: 1
Calories: 206 kcal
Author: Christine Galvani
Ingredients
  • 1/2 organic orange
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 banana (can use a frozen banana)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 piece orange peel (about 1/4 inch piece)
  • 1 piece fresh ginger (about 1/4 inch piece)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric (or use small piece fresh turmeric)
  • pinch ground black pepper (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Gather, measure ingredients and add to a blender.

  2. Blend until completely smooth and consume.

Recipe Notes

Tips and Substitutions:

  • You could substitute another non-dairy milk.
  • Substitute extra pineapple for the banana.
  • Try adding a handful of greens, like spinach, which you cannot taste, but will give added vitamins.
  • Add a pinch of black pepper which is reported to increase turmeric's effectiveness.
  • If the smoothie is too thick, add a bit more liquid (water or dairy-free milk).  If the smoothie is too thin, add more frozen fruits or ice.
  • Swap out the fruits used for what you have on hand.  (E.g. Pineapple for mango, orange for strawberry, blueberries, etc..).
  • Freeze ingredients - cut the skin off an organic orange, cut into small pieces and put in a ziplock baggie.  Do the same with fresh ginger root.
  • Add some honey (Manuka or raw is great) or maple syrup if the smoothie is not sweet enough for you.
Nutrition Facts
Immune Boosting Smoothie!
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Sodium 111mg5%
Potassium 628mg18%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 28g31%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 300IU6%
Vitamin C 109.3mg132%
Calcium 160mg16%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

 

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About Christine Galvani

Foodie recipe creator of delicious grain, gluten, and dairy-free recipes for 5+ years. Nature lover, adventure seeker, wife, mom, dog mom. I love to create clean eating, real food recipes that everyone loves.

Read more about me here!

Comments

  1. Janice says

    April 15, 2020 at 7:56 pm

    Love this smoothie!! The taste is phenomenal. Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Christine Galvani says

      April 16, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks Janice!

      Reply
  2. bbg says

    March 26, 2019 at 8:45 am

    5 stars
    Outstanding blend of ingredients- delicious!

    Reply
    • Christine Galvani says

      March 26, 2019 at 8:56 am

      Thanks!!

      Reply

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