This tangy, spicy smoothie will brighten your day and mood. This vitamin packed drink contains anti-inflammatory properties for those mornings when you need an extra lift after a long night of summer play!
Yield: 4, 8 oz glasses, Prep Time: 3 minutes, Cook Time: 5 minutes, Total Time: 8 minutes
Ingredients
1/2 cup green gooseberries, frozen (reserving some for garnish)
3 cups frozen mangoes
handful spinach
small finger fresh turmeric, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 dates
1 teaspoon hempseed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 teaspoon Ashwagandha
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 cup oat milk
Directions
Combine all ingredients in your blender and mix on high until you have a smooth, consistent texture. Garnish with a few frozen gooseberries on top.
Virtues
Green gooseberries are closely related to Amla, a gooseberry found in India that is dried and made into a powder for use in Ayurvedic practices. The fruit is rich in vitamin C and is said to have potential antioxidant and anti-aging benefits.
Turmeric’s important ingredient, curcumin, is not easily absorbed by the body. When you add black pepper, turmeric becomes more bioavailable and the body is better able to absorb the curcumin therefore intensifying the anti-inflammatory effects.
Where to buy
Gooseberries are sometimes hard to find in the stores. We recommend purchasing them online at Northwest Wild Foods.
