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    Sunrise Citrus & Root Smoothie

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    Sunrise Citrus & Root Smoothie

    When it comes time to rise and shine, this is our go to smoothie blend. I've combined the orange fruits and vegetables and kicked it up a notch with ginger root and turmeric powder.

    I absolutely love the taste of this smoothie; it reminds me of a creamsicle, although slightly more (ok, a lot more) nutritious.  It's smooth, mildly sweet and,  of course, very  creamy.

    This recipe takes your average morning OJ to a whole new level, one that I'm sure you will enjoy for its luscious orange taste and colour. I hope you give this a try; it's just perfect for those blurry eyed mornings.

    I love using my high powered Vitamix blender for this recipe. It creates the smoothest blend.

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    Sunrise Citrus & Root Smoothie

    This is a wonderful creamy smoothie blend of carrots, oranges, ginger and turmeric. Sweetener is optional as noted below; this blend is mildly sweet on its own.

    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Keyword carrot smoothie, orange smoothie
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 243 kcal
    Author Heidi Richter

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium carrot washed, leaves removed
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 inch piece of fresh ginger root
    • 2 large navel oranges peeled
    • 2 tablespoon hulled hemp hearts
    • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or plant-based milk of choice
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • chia seeds for garnish optional

    Instructions

    1. Prepare the fruits and vegetables by washing thoroughly. Cut the stem/leaves from the carrot and roughly chop into 1" pieces. Dice the oranges into quarters.

    2. Add all the ingredients, except for the chia seeds, into a high powered blender. Blend on high for 20-30 seconds or until smooth. Pour into two glasses and top with a sprinkling of chia seeds (optional).

    Recipe Notes

    If turmeric spice is contraindicated for you, omit it - the recipe will be just as good!

    Nutrition Facts
    Sunrise Citrus & Root Smoothie
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 243 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Sodium 368mg16%
    Potassium 397mg11%
    Carbohydrates 31g10%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 20g22%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 5521IU110%
    Vitamin C 91mg110%
    Calcium 422mg42%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. This is an approximation of the nutrition offered in this recipe, and is created using a nutrition calculator. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your preferred calculator.

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    About Heidi Richter

    Heidi is the recipe developer, photographer and gardener behind The Simple Green. She fuels her passion for food, gardening and photography with plenty of matcha tea and sourdough bread.

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