Today is Day Three of the Seven Days of Smoothies challenge, and this one is loaded with more than 100 percent of your RDA of Immune Boosting Vitamin C! The higher sugar fruits and protein make this a perfect post workout smoothie to replenish glycogen stores.
Orange U Sweet Smoothie
Ingredients:
1/2 Cup Frozen Mango
1/2 Cup Orange Juice (No Sugar Added Pure Orange Juice, or Squeeze your own)
1/4 Cup Frozen Pineapple
1/4 Cup Frozen Peaches
1/2 Cup Sparkling Mineral Water
1 Tablespoon Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
pinch of nutmeg or mace
2 Tablespoons of Grass Fed Gelatin or Your Favorite Protein Powder (add after initial blending and blend just until incorporated to prevent foaming)
Blend all the ingredients together until very smooth. Then add the gelatin or protein powder and blend briefly.
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