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Ginger Citrus Smoothie

Published: Feb 23, 2019 · Modified: Jan 30, 2023 by Colleen 10 Comments

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Ginger Citrus Smoothie is a delightful way to get your whole day's worth of Vitamin C. It's also a delicious way to start that beautiful day.

Oranges on a table

Vitamin C, The Super Vitamin

Everyone knows that oranges, grapefruit, clementines, lemons, and limes are top sources of Vitamin C.

But, do you know what that sunny vitamin does for us nutritionally? Vitamin C, despite popular belief, has not scientifically been proven to keep the common cold at bay, in itself.

However, it is a scientific fact, that Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants boost our immune systems and strengthen our body's natural defenses to viruses as well as chronic diseases, like heart disease.

A cup of coffee and a glass of orange juice, with Citrus and Smoothie

About Citrus

Oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes, are what most people think about when it comes to citrus fruits. However, there are many different citrus fruits beyond these. Try tangerines, clementines, kumquats, pummelo., or ugli.

There are also many hybrids of the separate citrus fruits. Think of the many orange varieties, (blood oranges, mandarins, or cara cara), pink and white grapefruits, key limes, Meyer lemons, and so many others. Here is a great guide to them all and how to use them: Know Your Citrus

Citrus comes into season in North America exactly when we all need a shot of brightness, freshness, and sunshine, during the winter months, from November through April, with the peak of sweetness, in my experience, in January.

Oranges on a table

Add Some Ginger to your smoothie

Citrus and ginger are beautiful flavour mates and this smoothie takes advantage of that. Ginger, also an antioxidant and immune-boosting food, is thought to be beneficial for nausea, stomach upsets, and also for cold and flu relief.

Ginger Cayene Citrus Smoothie

Spice Up Your Smoothie: A Little Hit of Cayenne

Cayenne Pepper adds a kick to everything, including this delicious smoothie. Cayenne is an interesting and healthy ingredient. Check out the benefits of more cayenne in your diet here. You can leave the cayenne out, but the amount in this recipe will barely register. On the other hand, you could ramp it up and add a little more spice to your life.

Why? There are lots of health benefits to adding a little heat to what you eat. If you want more info, check out 8 Benefits of Cayenne Pepper.

A drink in a glass with a straw

About this Ginger Infused Citrus Smoothie

I'm celebrating citrus here, so this recipe has oranges, grapefruit, and lemons. But, use whatever citrus that you have on hand. What I love about this smoothie, is how it froths up, with a delicious, foamy top. Enjoy it with all of its pulp, or, strain it out.

Smoothies are a convenient and healthy for meals on the go, or just when you're looking for an energy boost. And there are endless flavor variations. (Try a Mango Pineapple Smoothie or a Kiwi Banana Smoothie.

Looking for more citrus deliciousness? Check out Beet Salad with Grapefruit, or Salmon, Spinach, Mandarin Orange Salad

A drink in a glass, with oranges and ginger

Recipe

Ginger Citrus Smoothie

Ginger Citrus Smoothie

Citrus and Ginger are a perfect sunny start to the day in this deliciously frothy smoothie with a little touch of cayenne heat.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Beverages
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 143kcal
Author: Colleen Milne

Ingredients

  • 1 orange peeled and quartered
  • ½ pink grapefruit peeled and quartered
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root peeled and minced, or 1 ½ inch knob, peeled
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more, to taste
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup cashew milk or any nut milk, or dairy milk.
  • ¼ cup ice cubes
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Instructions

  • Put all ingredients into a high powered blender and spin for a couple of minutes, until everything is pureed.
  • Pour into a glass and drink right away.

Notes

If you don't have a high powered blender, you can still make this in a regular blender, there will just be more pulp.
Alternatively, you can use only the juices of the citrus fruits in this recipe if you aren't a fan of citrus pulp.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 65.8mg | Calcium: 40mg
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Ginger Citrus Smoothie

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Comments

  1. Danielle Wolter

    February 25, 2019 at 3:47 am

    i typically end up with far more citrus than I can ever use every year, so this is the perfect way to use it. love the addition of ginger for that extra kick too 🙂

    Reply
    • Colleen

      February 25, 2019 at 8:50 pm

      Danielle, you are so lucky to have an abundance of citrus, and I'm happy to give you a new way to use it. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Chris Collins

    February 25, 2019 at 3:32 am

    I absolutely LOVE ginger so this is right up my street! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Colleen

      February 25, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      Hi Chris, I love ginger, too, and it's SO good with citrus. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Dannii

    February 25, 2019 at 12:38 am

    We made something very similar the other day. We call it our immune booster.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      February 25, 2019 at 8:48 pm

      Dannii, you called it right! This is an immune boosting smoothie, that's also delicious. How can you go wrong? 🙂

      Reply
  4. Veena Azmanov

    February 24, 2019 at 11:20 pm

    A unique smoothie with all the amazing flavors and fruit options. Love the tangy combination to this smoothie. Looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      February 25, 2019 at 8:46 pm

      Thanks Veena! This smoothie is definitely delicious and I know that you will love it!

      Reply
  5. Natalie

    February 24, 2019 at 11:03 pm

    Looks and sounds so delicious, healthy and perfect as a quick treat!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      February 25, 2019 at 8:52 pm

      Natalie, it is delicious for breakfast, and you're right, great for a quick treat, too.

      Reply

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