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Tropical Carrot, Ginger, and Turmeric Smoothie

By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Peden + Munk
Tropical Carrot Ginger and Turmeric Smoothie
Peden + Munk

A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 blood or navel orange, peel and white pith removed
1 large carrot, scrubbed, coarsely chopped
½ cup frozen mango chunks
⅔ cup coconut water
1 tablespoon shelled raw hemp seeds
¾ teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
1½ teaspoons finely grated peeled turmeric
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Using smoothie or ice crush setting, purée orange, carrot, mango, coconut water, hemp seeds, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and ½ cup ice in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 250 Fat (g) 4.5 Saturated Fat (g) 0 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 48 Dietary Fiber (g) 7 Total Sugars (g) 35 Protein (g) 6 Sodium (mg) 300
TagsCold DrinkBeveragesSmoothieBlood OrangeOrangeCitrusFruitCarrotRoot VegetableVegetableMangoStone FruitSnackDairy FreeGluten FreeVegetarianRawVeganNonalcoholicHealthyishEasterBon Appétit

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