Sunday, April 4, 2010

Citrus Ginger Smoothie

Wrap your taste buds around this:
citrus, ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla.
While mimosas are the usual suspect for Easter brunch, this year I wanted to try something different. Keeping it citrus based was part of my plan since a healthy dose of vitamin C helps keep those spring sniffles away. I started with the juice of two tangerines and one lemon. Next I added ginger, cinnamon, and whisked in a half a cup of vanilla yogurt. The result was sweet and spicy. The ginger and cinnamon added a wonderful depth to the flavor while the 2 types of citrus balanced each other out. The smooth and creamy texture of the yogurt made these tasty drinks absolutely divine. What a great way to start a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Happy Easter!

Recipe:
2 tangerines
1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 C vanilla yogurt

YIELDS: 2 smoothies

7 comments:

  1. Saw your profile on food buzz. Happy to have read your truly inspirational blog. Fantastic smoothie recipe. Loaded with some of my favorite ingredients citrus, ginger, vanilla, cinnamon. Look forward to following you here.

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  2. What a great healthy smoothie! Perfect for my detox next week! Thanks for sharing ... and love your blog - great design

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  3. Lovely combination! I have to try this some time soon!!

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  4. What a great sounding smoothy, looks delicious!

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  5. What a great recipe. I love smoothies and always looking for healthier versions like yours, yummy!

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  6. Yum,Yum,Yum!!! Can't wait to try this! Even the way you describe it, makes my mouth water!

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  7. I have a thing against drinking calories, but this can be really healthy and low fat. And the flavors would perk me up in the morning.

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