Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup frozen carrot slices

Instructions:

  1. Zest the lemon using a microplane and peel the oranges, removing any seeds. Note: Seeds can add a bitter taste to the final blend.
  2. Grate the fresh ginger finely until it forms a paste. Note: This prevents ginger chunks in the smoothie.
  3. Pour the 2 cups of orange juice and 1 tbsp of lemon juice into the blender first. Note: Liquid at the bottom creates the vortex.
  4. Add the 1/2 tsp ground turmeric and a pinch of black pepper. Note: This ensures the spices are fully dissolved in the liquid.
  5. Place the 1/2 cup of fresh baby spinach on top of the liquid. Note: This prevents the leaves from sticking to the lid.
  6. Add the 1 cup of frozen mango and 1/2 cup of frozen carrot slices. Note: The weight of the frozen fruit pushes everything down into the blades.
  7. Drizzle in the 1 tbsp of honey. Note: Placing it on top prevents it from sticking to the bottom of the jar.
  8. Start the blender on the lowest speed and quickly increase to high.
  9. Blend for 45-60 seconds until the spinach is completely pulverized and the mixture is a vibrant, uniform orange.
  10. If the consistency is too thick, add a splash of water or coconut water and pulse for 5 seconds.