A bright, zesty, and digestion-friendly smoothie with natural sweetness from banana, a kick of ginger, and a touch of creaminess. Perfect for a morning boost or post-workout refreshment!
Ingredients
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1 ripe banana (frozen for extra thickness)
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Juice of ½ lemon (~1 tbsp, adjust to taste)
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½ tsp freshly grated ginger (or ¼ tsp ground ginger)
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½ cup Greek yogurt (optional, for protein & creaminess)
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½ cup water or almond milk (adjust for desired thickness)
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Ice cubes (optional, for chill)
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Lemon zest (for garnish)
*(Optional add-ins: 1 tsp honey/maple syrup for sweetness, ½ tsp turmeric for anti-inflammatory benefits, or a handful of spinach for greens!)*
Instructions
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Blend
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Add all ingredients to a blender.
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Blend until smooth and frothy (add more liquid if too thick).
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Taste & Adjust
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Want more tang? Add extra lemon juice.
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Prefer it sweeter? Drizzle in honey.
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Serve
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Pour into a glass, top with lemon zest, and enjoy immediately!
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Why You’ll Love It
✅ Immunity boost (ginger + lemon + vitamin C)
✅ Gut-friendly (probiotics from yogurt + ginger aids digestion)
✅ Naturally sweet (no added sugar needed!)
Great for:
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Detox mornings
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Cold/flu season
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Post-meal digestion aid