cW Recipes: Alkaline Chai-Spiced Ginger Smoothie
SPICED CHAI
Allow the flavors of fall to ease you into this season. These anti-inflammatory dishes balance out the sweet, the savory, the acid and the spice and will have your friends and family feeling the love.

Serves 1

Recipe ingredients

ingredients

  • 1/2 inch fresh or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 inch fresh or 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 ripe avocado, peeled with pit removed
  • 1/2 fresh or frozen banana, peeled
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 3/4 cup almond or oat milk
    (unsweetened)
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 3 dates, dried and pitted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup filtered water
  • 4-6 ice cubes
  • 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
directions

Directions

  1. If using fresh ginger and turmeric, peel skin off with a spoon or a sharp knife.
  2. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Top with ground cinnamon and serve immediately.

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