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Immune-Boosting Winter Smoothie Recipe

This cozy, spiced smoothie contains ingredients high in vitamin C, zinc, selenium, probiotics, and other phytonutrients that slow bacterial and viral growth, reduce inflammation, and promote the production of immunity cells. Let this tasty drink support your immune system all through the winter! Make it a meal by adding 1/2 a frozen banana and a scoop of your favorite protein powder.   Here I place my pledge to never make you scroll through 24 paragraphs about what I did the day I first made this recipe, 14 variations on the recipe, and how this was my grandmother’s sister’s favorite food. You will find the recipe directly below. Happy cooking!
Cooking Method
Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 5 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins
Servings 1
Calories 201 kcal
Description

This cozy, spiced smoothie contains ingredients high in vitamin C, zinc, selenium, probiotics, and other phytonutrients that slow bacterial and viral growth, reduce inflammation, and promote the production of immunity cells. Let this tasty drink support your immune system all through the winter! Make it a meal by adding 1/2 a frozen banana and a scoop of your favorite protein powder.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup 1% milk (fortified with vitamin D)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice ((juice of 2 oranges))
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2-3 teaspoons orange zest (dried or fresh (zest of 2 oranges))
  • 5 ice cubes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in blender.

  2. Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g4%
Total Carbohydrate 56g19%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Sugars 49g
Protein 17.4g35%
Vitamin A 19 IU
Vitamin C 64 mg
Calcium 33 mg
Vitamin D 10 IU
Vitamin B12 62 mcg
Zinc 16 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Tips

  • This smoothie is a great snack or used as a daily supplement. You can make it a meal by adding 1 frozen banana and 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder.
  • If you make this smoothie regularly, measuring and adding all of the spices can be tedious! To expedite the process, mix 5 tsp each of dried ginger and cinnamon, as well as 2 1/2 tsp each of dried basil, turmeric, and ground clove in advance. For each smoothie, add 1 3/4 tsp of the spice mixture to the remaining ingredients. This mix is enough to make 10 smoothies.
Keywords: smoothie, immunity, immune-boosting
Read it online: http://www.downhomedietitian.com/recipe/immune-boosting-winter-smoothie-recipe/