Banana makes a great creamy base for any smoothie, and this light, sweet and mildly spicy concoction is no exception. It’s full of fiber, protein and healthy fats which will leave you well satisfied.
Turmeric and ginger are cousins and both have a long list of well-recognized health benefits. Ginger is excellent for aiding digestion, so you could consider serving this as a dessert. See below about turmeric.
The recipe is from Kaylee Pauley at LemonsAndBasil. Kaylee lists these benefits of turmeric …
Natural anti-inflammatory
Natural antibiotic and antiseptic
Speeds up the healing of wounds
Improves digestion and helps prevent gas and bloating
Natural blood purifier
Natural skin tonic and aids in improving skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema
Slows progression of MS and helps prevent progression of Alzheimer
Lowers cholesterol and helps heal stomach ulcers
Helps prevent cancer such as breast, prostate, skin, colon, lymphoma and
leukemia and can also reduce side effects of chemotherapy
Aids in fat metabolism and weight management
Recipe: Spicy Banana Turmeric Smoothie for Under 300 Calories
Serves 2; 245 cals per serving
Ingredients:
2 medium-sized Bananas
1½ cups Vanilla Almond Milk, unsweetened
2 tbsp Hemp Hearts
½ tsp Turmeric
½ tsp Ginger, minced
½ tsp ground Cinnamon
1½ tbsp Honey
½ tsp Vanilla Extract
6-8 Ice cubes
Blend until smooth, pour into two glasses and enjoy.
Source: LemonsAndBasil
Photo: DrinkMeHealthy
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