Energizing Turmeric Smoothie with Banana and Pineapple
Ingredients
- 5 ice cubes
- 1/2 firm banana
- 1 cup (250ml) filtered water or almond milk
- 1/4 cup pineapple
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp maca powder
- 1/2 whole vanilla bean
- 1/2 tbsp Food to Nourish cashew butter (declared FODMAP friendly)
- 1 tsp fresh grated turmeric or turmeric powder
- pinch of black pepper (to aid curcumin absorption)
- pinch of cinnamon
Preparation
Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blitz on the highest speed, working your way up gradually, for 1 minute.
Pour into a glass and top with extra turmeric powder and cinnamon.
Tips
Include a pinch of black pepper when consuming turmeric to increase the body's absorption of curcumin.
This smoothie can be enjoyed as a breakfast or a post-dinner anti-inflammatory snack.
