Ginger Berry Fruit Smoothie

Juicy berries, tart apples, and ripe bananas are blended with fresh ginger root to give this Ginger Berry Fruit Smoothie a kick.

Fruit smoothies are my version of a clean slate. Feeling gross? Have a smoothie. Had a bunch of greasy food the night before? Have a smoothie. It’s a perfect solution to filling your belly and keeping your conscience clear. It started early with my boys with my Avocado Blueberry Smoothie and grew from there!

When my days get busy and my boys go back to school, smoothies are a perfect, quick breakfast for on-the-go. My Ginger Berry Fruit Smoothie is just one more variation that you can add to your breakfast or snack rotation to keep feeling healthy and satisfied, whatever you have planned in your day! You can easily make a berry ginger chia variation as well.

Ingredients

• Banana: Naturally sweetens and adds a creaminess to the smoothie, while also being a great source of vitamins and nutrients.
• Apple: Use whatever you have! If you like tart flavor, use a Granny Smith. I’ve used gala, fuji, and honeycrisp.
• Berries: I like to use a frozen mixed bag of blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries. But you can use fresh or frozen, and whatever you have on hand.
• Spinach: While on it’s own somewhat bitter, you can hardly taste it when blended with the fruit. And it’s a fantastic source of iron along with other vitamins.
• Ginger: Virtually calorie-free, it transforms your smoothie from a dull mixture into a tangy treat. Not to mention the benefits for your digestive health.
• Flaxseed meal: Flavorless, but adds healthy and important omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.

How to Make Ginger Berry Fruit Smoothie

Garnish with fresh berries if you’re feeling fancy, and enjoy your ginger berry smoothie!

Easy Substitutions

• Thicken it up. Add some plain Greek yogurt to make your smoothie extra creamy, not to mention it’ll add an extra punch of protein. You could also use milk instead of water
• Switch out your greens. If you don’t have spinach, you can also use kale or any other leafy green in your fridge.
• Use your own berry blend. Use what you like! If you only have raspberries, use only raspberries. Fresh or frozen, any combination is good.
• Swap the add-ins. If you don’t have flaxseed meal, or just don’t want to use it, there are other great things you can add-in for antioxidants and other benefits, like chia seeds, oats, or protein powder!

More smoothies

• Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
• Chocolate Orange Protein Smoothie
• Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
• Tropical Green Smoothie
• Peach Protein Smoothie

Drink It, Like It, Share It!

Did you try this smoothie? The next time you make it, snap a picture and share it to your socials. Tag @thelemonbowl and #thelemonbowl so we can admire and share your drink.

By adding frozen fruit to your smoothies you eliminate the need to add in ice. Of course, if you have fresh fruit on hand just add in extra ice to make it thick and creamy. Either way, you get a delicious Ginger Berry Fruit Smoothie.

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