Citrus Ginger Smoothie Winter (Printable Version)

A bright blend of citrus and ginger with honey, perfect to energize chilly winter mornings.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented

02 - 1 grapefruit, peeled, segmented, membranes removed if desired

03 - 1 ripe banana

04 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated

05 - 1 tablespoon honey (use maple syrup for vegan option)

06 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant milk)

07 - ½ cup ice cubes

08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for texture and fiber)

01 - Place orange segments, grapefruit segments, banana, grated ginger, honey, almond milk, and ice cubes into a blender.

02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.

03 - Taste and add more honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired.

04 - If using, add chia seeds and pulse briefly to combine.

05 - Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve without delay.

01 -

It tastes like you're doing something good for yourself, not like medicine disguised as breakfast.
You can make it in under ten minutes on mornings when you're running late but still want to feel intentional.
The warmth of the ginger paired with bright citrus somehow feels both energizing and soothing at the same time.

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Frozen banana makes it thicker and creamier, but it also mutes the bright citrus flavor slightly—fresh banana with extra ice is often the better choice.
Grapefruit can be incredibly bitter depending on the variety, so always taste a small piece first to know what you're working with before committing the whole fruit to the blender.

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If your blender tends to get hot and cook smoothies slightly, add the ice last so it stays as cold as possible and the whole drink maintains that crisp quality.
A perfectly ripe banana is the difference between a smoothie that feels luxurious and one that feels thin and disappointed—go for yellow with just a hint of brown spots.