I’m a big fan of the combination of turmeric and ginger and use these spices regularly throughout the week. But as soon as I hear my kids sneezing, I know a summer cold is upon us. So I turn to nature’s antibiotics. To significantly increase these wonderful spices for maximum benefit, I use them in smoothies.

This smoothie does not disappoint. It’s slightly sweet and coconutty and packed full of goodness including gut friendly collagen…because well, gut health! 

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collagen coconut mango turmeric smoothie 

• Prep time: 5 minutes

• Cooking time: none

• Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen banana

• 2 cups unsweetened cashew, almond or coconut milk

• 1/2 mango roughly chopped

• handful spinach

• 1 scoop collagen (1.5 tbsp)

• 1 teaspoon coconut flakes

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 inch knob of minced ginger (I use a lemon zester)

• 1/2 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp chia seeds (optional)

Equipment:

• Blender

Directions:

Blend everything but coconut flakes and chia seeds. Pour into glasses and garnish with coconut flakes and chia seeds if so desired. 

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