September 14, 2021

Recipe: Ginger Spice Smoothie

A delicious, low-carb start to your morning

ginger smoothie

This creamy, low-carb smoothie is a great way to start your day on the right, energetic foot. An additional benefit is that ginger is great for digestion!

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups almond or cashew milk
2 tablespoons raw almond butter
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 handful baby spinach or greens of choice

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Serve immediately.

Nutrition information (per serving)

Makes 1 serving

Calories: 400
Total fat: 31 g
Saturated fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 13 g
Carbohydrate: 19 g
Sodium: 30 mg

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—Recipe courtesy of Mark Hyman, MD.

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