Immune Boosting Winter Citrus Smoothie

 

1 C. frozen mango chunks

juice of 1 lemon

1/2 tsp. ground turmeric

1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper

3/4 C. fresh squeezed orange juice

2 tsp. fresh grated ginger

1 small raw red beet, chopped

1 C. frozen raspberries

1 cara cara orange, blood orange, or grapefruit, peeled and segmented

1/2 C. pomegranate juice

honey to taste (optional)

 

In a blender, combine the mango, lemon juice, turmeric, cayenne, ginger, and orange juice. Blend until completely smooth, adding more honey if needed to sweeten. Pour into a tall glass Rinse the blender out. Combine the beets, raspberries, orange, and pomegranate juice. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more pomegranate juice if needed to reach your desired consistency. Pour over the mango mixture and stir gently to swirl. Top with seeds, if desired. Enjoy!

 

Servings: 2
Serving Size: about 1 1/2 C.

Calories: 216
Fat: 1 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 3 g