Easy Spring Green Citrus Smoothie with Ginger

Start your day off with a Spring Green Citrus Smoothie, or enjoy it later in the day for a boost of energy and vitamins. Spring is here, which for some may mean allergies, and for others it’s time to think about that summer body, but really it’s a great time to get back to fresh and bright flavors for nutrition and feeling good! This citrus green smoothie will certainly do the trick! Lemon, orange, ginger, with vanilla, sweetened with honey, and a generous helping of kale come together to wake up your taste buds and energize you!

The ingredients for this smoothie are an easy find at any grocery store right now:

Oranges: Vitamin C and minerals

Mint: Fresh is best

Vanilla extract: If you don’t like the taste of vanilla, you can leave it out

Ginger: A superfood worthy of adding and spice up your morning drink to help your body ward off those germs.

Water: You can also use coconut water instead, for more flavor and health benefits.

Parsley: Italian or curly

Kale: green purple or Lacinato

Raw honey: for sweetness

Salt: Just a pinch

Ice cubes: For the chill and desired thickness

Blending the Ingredients Together

1. Place oranges, mint, vanilla, lemon juice, ginger, and water (or coconut water) into a high speed blender and blend until smooth.

2. Add parsley, kale, honey, and salt to the blender and blend again until smooth.

3. Add ices cubes and blend again until smooth. Add more water or coconut water and/or ice and adjust to the desired thickness.

Other sweet fruit recipes that are super delicious:

This Sweet Fall Dessert Salad is a great low-calorie dessert for the fall season!

This Easy Grilled Sweet Ginger Pineapple Slices comes with a great recipe video!