Tropical Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie {vegan & gf}

The snow is coming down, the temperatures are freezing, and I’m sitting here thinking about how much I wanted to try to reframe my mindset around winter upon relocating to the northeast last year, but how the fact is that I am not a fan of this long, cold season… and I don’t think I ever will be.

BUT… I’m focusing on the fact that a couple weeks ago, I booked an island getaway to Turks & Caicos.

T-1 month until my husband and I are laying on this white sand beach soaking up the sunshine, swimming in the crystal clear water and straight up relaxing. I imagine there will also be bike riding, good food, and beach yoga, and I can’t wait!

Thinking about my upcoming tropical trip put me in mood for island flavors. Despite the chilly temps these days, I’m still enjoying smoothies a couple times a week – what can I say, I love packing a lot of goodness into one cup! – so naturally, I started concocting tropical smoothie creations.

In addition to some typical tropical ingredients, like mango, pineapple, coconut milk, and lime, I also included some anti-inflammatory ingredients in this smoothie: Turmeric and ginger are both potent anti-inflammatory spices, and avocado provides potassium, heart-healthy fats, fiber, and powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

While in the summer I pack in handfuls of ice into my smoothies, in the winter my smoothies include little to no ice (like in this recipe) – which results in a chilled drink from the frozen fruit, but not a bone-chilling smoothie.

Just a quick note that you can of course add in a number of things to add some protein into the mix, such as regular or dairy free yogurt, protein powder or hemp hearts.

Whip this smoothie recipe up in 2 minutes flat for a taste of summer any time of the year!

Tropical Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie {vegan & gf}

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Prep Time 2 mins

Total Time 2 mins

Servings 1

Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2/3 cup light canned coconut milk
• 1/2 cup frozen mango
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
• Juice from 1/2 lime
• 1 oz ripe avocado cut into a few chunks
• 1/4 TSP ground ginger
• 1/4 TSP ground turmeric
• Shredded coconut to top smoothie with optional

Instructions

 

• Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Process until well combined.
• Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Notes

*You can add in regular or dairy free yogurt, protein powder, hemp hearts, etc. to add in some protein to the smoothie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gFiber: 4gSugar: 18g

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I’m linking up to Deborah and Sarah‘s Meatless Monday party this week! Check out the party if you’re interested in discovering some other new yummy veg recipes.

Tell me… Do you have any upcoming travel plans? Do you usually make smoothies throughout the winter?