Carrot Ginger Apple Smoothie Recipe

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Ginger adds a bit of spice to this carrot-apple smoothie.

Photo by Sylvia McArdle

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Lauren Kelly’s all-in-one cooking guide, “The Greek Yogurt Cookbook,” offers over 125 nutritious recipes for incorporating Greek yogurt into every meal.

Cover courtesy F+W Media

Serves 2 SERVINGS

Directions

• Combine all the ingredients in the blender as listed in the order shown.
• Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

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  The Healing Powers of Ginger

  Ginger root may not be the nicest-looking spice, but it has substantial benefits. Most commonly known for helping calm nausea, ginger is filled with antioxidants and minerals such as potassium and magnesium. In addition to its health benefits, ginger makes a tasty complement to both sweet and savory recipes.

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  Per Serving:Calories: 147Fat: 0.5 gCholesterol: 0 mgCarbohydrates: 27.5 gSugar: 18 gFiber: 3 gSodium: 85 mgProtein: 9 g

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  Excerpted from The Greek Yogurt Cookbook by Lauren Kelly, CN. Copyright © 2013 F+W Media, Inc. Used by permission of the publisher. All rights reserved. Photos courtesy of Sylvia McArdle. Purchase this book from our store: The Greek Yogurt Cookbook.

The Greek Yogurt Cookbook (F+W Media, 2013) by Lauren Kelly provides innovative ways to enjoy Greek yogurt at every meal. This all-in-one cooking guide also offers advice for making your own yogurt at home. Start adding this superfood to your diet with the following recipe for a Carrot Ginger Apple Smoothie.

You can purchase this book from the Mother Earth Living store: The Greek Yogurt Cookbook.

The pretty orange color of this smoothie makes a stunning presentation. The natural sweetness of carrots blends perfectly with the apple, and the ginger root adds a bit of spice.

Carrot Ginger Apple Smoothie Recipe