Rise and Shine Smoothie

Did you wake up on the funky side of the bed? Feeling a little blah or queasy? Not as voracious an appetite as usual? Maybe you need a dose of rise and shine smoothie to get you back on track. Worked for me. :)

Rise and shine smoothie

• 1 to 3 teaspoons fresh ginger root, washed, scraped, chopped (I used two.)
• 1-1/2 heaping cups frozen mango pieces (mine were from Trader Joe's)
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional but good)
• almond milk (about 1-1/2 cups)
• water (about 1/2 cup)

1. Add the ginger root and mango to a VitaMix or other high-speed blender. 
2. Add enough almond milk to process, and thin to your preferred consistency with additional milk or water. (I used about 1-1/2 cups of milk and 1/2 cup of water, but your blender may want less or more. You may prefer your smoothie thicker or thinner.) Blend until creamy-smooth. 
3. You can add a few drops of liquid stevia or other sweetener of your choice if you prefer a sweeter smoothie, but I found it plenty sweet as is.

Read more about ginger, it's medicinal uses and contra-indications, here and here.




http://cookeasyvegan.blogspot.com/2012/05/rise-and-shine-smoothie-home-made.html