Citrus Ginger Green Smoothie with Mint

Cool, refreshing and packed with nourishing ingredients, this Citrus Ginger Smoothie with Mint is an easy and delicious way to get your morning green smoothie in with a vitamin C punch! Quick to whip up and so refreshing to start the day or enjoy as a snack. This recipe is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Ginger Green Smoothie Recipe, Morning Green Smoothie, Smoothie with Mint

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings Servings

Calories 192kcal

Author Traci York | Vanilla And Bean

Ingredients

4 Small Handfuls of Spinach OR Small head of Romaine Lettuce chopped into 4 chunks
4 Mandarin Oranges or 4 Clementines or 3 Naval or 3 Cara Cara Oranges peeled
1 - 2 Frozen Bananas chopped into chunks, adjust to taste
1/2" piece Ginger Root unpeeled
3 Tbs Hemp Seeds aka hemp hearts
4-8 Leaves Mint adjust to taste
1 C Water
1/2 C Ice optional

Instructions

Place ingredients in a high speed blender (I use Vitamix) in the order above and blend until smooth. Add more water to thin if desired.
This smoothie is best enjoyed right away but may be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator in a lidded Mason jar for up to 12 hours.

Notes

For Two Servings: If a smaller yield is desired, simply half the recipe. It blends up beautifully!

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