This ginger smoothie is ALLLLL about the ginger! With fresh AND powdered ginger, it’s got a ginger kick that ginger lovers will ADORE.
I love this ginger smoothie as a natural cold remedy. I love the tingly spices, the feeling of a bit of a healthy burn, and, after I’m done, I can breathe!
Table of Contents
- The Story Behind the Recipe
- Developing the Recipe
- About this Ginger Smoothie
- Ingredients
- How to Make a Ginger Smoothie
- Tip for Success
The Story Behind the Recipe
We recently took a trip to Disneyland, and we all returned with a cold. Bummer! But hey, better a cold than the measles! So we’re not complaining.
I spent a good couple of days incredibly stuffed up and unable to taste anything. So I thought I’d throw a whole bunch of ginger at that stubborn ol’ rhinovirus, and see what happens. Ginger Smoothie to the rescuuuueee!!!
Developing the Recipe
Ginger, with its anti-inflammatory properties, is pretty well known to be a natural cold remedy. But I’ve always been a bit of a fresh ginger wimp. That stuff is strong!
But when I whipped up this ginger smoothie recipe, I decided to go for it. A good hunk of fresh ginger along with some powdered ginger for an added note of ginger flavor. And then a pinch of cayenne pepper, even, to really give this thing a spicy kick.
I love natural cold remedies. I also enjoy this healing soba noodle soup when I’m feeling under the weather, and this golden milk latte never lets me down. Or how about a soup with 40 (yes 40!) cloves of garlic! I also love Liz Moody’s raw garlic toast. It hits the spot!
“This smoothie is amazing, currently I am battling a cold. Made one last night before bed & enjoying another one now. Will be keeping this recipe for future use.”
– Heather
About this Ginger Smoothie
This ginger smoothie is not a wimpy smoothie! There is serious ginger going on here. Serious. I call it spicy for a reason. I mean, if you’re a spice fiend and you’re the type of person who asks for 7 stars at your favorite Thai restaurant, this might not make you blink. But otherwise, I think most will find this thing has a mighty fine kick.
Ingredients
This ginger smoothie is made with a super simple list of ingredients.
- Ginger – A fresh, pinky-sized piece, peeled PLUS some ground ginger, too.
- Banana
- Almond milk – Or your milk of choice.
- Sweetener – A touch of pure maple syrup, or go for honey if you like the idea of its cold-fighting properties!
- Cayenne pepper – Just a pinch for a bit of added heat.
- Ice
How to Make a Ginger Smoothie
Simply add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender and mix until completely smooth!
Tip for Success
- If you don’t have a high-powered blender, dice the fresh ginger before adding it so that it blends all the way.
Ginger Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 pinky-sized piece ginger (peeled)
- 1 banana (peeled)
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
- 2 teaspoons honey (or pure maple syrup, to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender and puree until completely smooth. Pour into a large glass and serve with a straw. If your blender is not high-powered and/or your ginger is particularly fibrous, you may want to dice the ginger first to help ensure it blends into the smoothie.
I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a vegetarian home cook, certified plant-based pro, and mom. I’m married to an enthusiastic carnivore, and my mission is to achieve peace in the kitchen – one tasty recipe at a time. These days, with a name like mine, I also try not to ask to speak to the manager.
Ooooh — i don’t even have a cold and I want one!
Woah! I’m a huge huge huge ginger fan – I love ginger beer the spicier the better, so I’m certain I’ll love this smoothie! I’m coming down with a cold right now, so I’m going to try to kick it with this smoothie!
That’ll knock out a cold in no time! Sounds great for a healthy day too 🙂
This smoothie is amazing, currently I am battling a cold. Made one last night before bed & enjoying another one now. Will be keeping this recipe for future use.
I adapted this recipe to use ground turmeric instead of cayenne pepper, since I like the taste of turmeric with ginger (cayenne pepper and turmeric would probably both taste good in this recipe though). I’ve read online that people in Asia, like in China especially, like to drink extremely spicy ginger soup during cold season. But the picky eaters who hate spicy ginger will opt for the relatively lighter and sweeter version called ginger milk. I haven’t looked up the recipe, but it’s supposed to taste pretty good. It’s a hot beverage, as TCM warns against eating cold food when you’re sick or have a period. I personally like to mix pineapple and raspberries into my ginger smoothie (since raspberries grow in my backyard during summer, I have a lot frozen in my fridge!). I think pineapple in particular pairs really well with ginger. Otherwise, if I feel sick with the cold/flu or have indigestion, I will drink a huge serving (at least 2 cups lol) of super spicy ginger, lemon, turmeric and honey tea. It never fails to cure a tummy ache or reduce my cold/flu symptoms to a few days at most!
Thank you for sharing! I think turmeric is definitely a natural addition to this one. 🙂