This winter smoothie rich in seasonal fruits and vegetables is healthy, nutritious, and packed with nutrients, vitamins, and minerals ideal for boosting the immune system. Not just in summer, but also in winter we can prepare a good smoothie using seasonal fruits and vegetables to incorporate them more into our diet. Just use oranges and lemon that are naturally high in vitamin C, carrots that contain beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, apples rich in fiber and antioxidants, and ginger with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which along with turmeric is a classic in energy drinks to boost immunity.
The preparation is very simple: peel the carrots, peel the orange and lemon removing any seeds, and remove the apple skin and core. Put all the ingredients in the blender with a piece of ginger root and blend, adding water if necessary. You can drink it as is or strain it with a fine-mesh sieve to get the juice.
Perfect for an energetic breakfast or a delicious snack, this smoothie is great any time of day. Try it!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Green
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients to prepare the Winter Smoothie
- 2 oranges
- 3 carrots
- 1 lemon
- 1 apple
- fresh ginger
Tools to prepare the Winter Smoothie
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Blender
Steps to prepare the Winter Smoothie
Prepare the Winter Smoothie by cleaning all the ingredients: peel the carrots and cut them into pieces.
Peel the apples removing the core and divide them into 4 wedges and then into smaller pieces.
Peel the oranges and lemon, divide them in half and cut into pieces removing any seeds.
Put all the ingredients in the blender with a piece of ginger root and blend, adding water if necessary to achieve your preferred consistency.
The Winter Smoothie is ready, you can drink it as is or strain it with a fine-mesh sieve to get the juice.
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The smoothie keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Shake or stir well before serving.
You can also freeze the juice using ice cube trays.
You can sweeten the smoothie with honey or maple syrup.
You can add turmeric for a greater anti-inflammatory effect.
For extra creaminess, you can add plant-based milk to the smoothie instead of water or yogurt.