GERD Friendly Turmeric-Cinnamon Cucumber Kale Smoothie
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2 servings
- 2 cups baby kale or chopped kale leaves, stems removed
- 1 cup cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and frozen
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage or almond milk
- Ā½ cup water
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- Ā½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Ā½ tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, or to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper
Ingredient noteBlack pepper can worsen reflux in some people, but the small amount in this recipe (less than 1/8 teaspoon per serving) is likely tolerated by many with GERD. If you prefer to always avoid black pepper, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- Ā½ cup ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the kale, cucumber, frozen banana, coconut milk beverage, and water to a high-speed blender.
- 2
Add the turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, chia seeds, honey, and black pepper. Add the ice, if using.
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