Baobab Smoothie With Ginger
Nutrient rich superfruit baobab smoothie with ginger, orange, mango, banana, honey and turmeric.
EQUIPMENT
- 1 blender
INGREDIENTS
- 3 tbsp baobab powder
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 cups yogurt
- 1 orange
- 1 mango
- 1 banana
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp turmeric
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INSTRUCTIONS
- Begin with the ginger. Use the edge of a spoon to scrape away the skin — it’s quicker and wastes less than cutting. Once peeled, grate it finely so it blends smoothly into the drink without leaving any fibrous pieces.
- Move on to the fruit. Peel the orange, banana, and mango, then slice them into chunks. Drop the fruit into the blender, add the yogurt, drizzle in the honey, and finish with a pinch of turmeric.
- Blend everything on high until the mixture is creamy and lump-free. Give it a quick taste; if you’d like it sweeter, add a little more honey and blend again until smooth (and delicious looking).
- Pour your baobab smoothie into glasses and serve right away for the freshest flavor. This recipe makes two generous servings.
NOTES
If you want a vegan option, replace the yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt — you’ll still get that creamy texture without any dairy.
To keep it sugar-free, leave out the honey. The mango and orange already add plenty of natural sweetness, or you can use a different sweetener if you’d like.
For a low-carb swap, skip the banana and honey, and use coconut milk instead of yogurt. It turns out rich, smooth, and just as tasty.
To give it a protein boost, add a spoonful of nut butter or mix in a scoop of protein powder. That way, your smoothie doubles as a filling snack.
Add a little citrus kick by squeezing in some lemon juice — it pairs beautifully with baobab’s tangy flavor and makes the mango and orange pop even more.
Try an omega-3 upgrade by tossing in chia seeds. They’ll thicken the smoothie, so you may need a bit more liquid (or ice) to keep it drinkable.
For an easy greens add-on, blend in a handful of spinach or kale. It sneaks in a bit more magnesium.
If you’ve got no fresh ginger on hand, swap in ground ginger. It’s stronger than fresh, so start with a small pinch and adjust as you go.
NUTRITION
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 11.6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 1591mg | Fiber: 20.1g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 1548IU | Vitamin C: 159.8mg | Calcium: 430.5mg | Iron: 3mg