Even though it’s cold outside, I’m still drinking my detox smoothie for breakfast every morning. I just feel so much better when I start my day off with a healthy infusion of fruit, vegetables, antioxidants, bioflavonoids, protein and the ever-important ingredient: water!
As much as I like change, I still prefer to eat the same thing most mornings. I just don’t want to think too hard about breakfast, unless it’s a special one like Christmas morning or when my kids are in town. So, I’m perfectly happy to eat the same old blueberry smoothie I’ve been making for years. Sure, I’ll sometimes throw in a slice of ginger, a piece of beet, or some fresh fruit that needs to be used up. But it’s basically the same smoothie.
Well, today was different! I decided to really go in a different direction, focusing on winter oranges and a little cayenne pepper to heat things up!
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 orange (regular or blood orange)
- 1/2 medium carrot
- 1/2 banana (frozen)
- 1/4 cup water (cold) or coconut water
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or more, to taste
- 1 thick slice fresh ginger root (no need to peel)
- 1 scoop unsweetened whey or non-dairy protein powder (optional)
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper or more, to taste
Ingredients
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- Peel orange, leaving a good amount of the white pith on the orange. Place in blender. (You could even add a small piece of the rind if you want.)
- Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Taste and add more lemon juice, ginger, or cayenne, to taste.
