Pineapple Ginger Sunset Smoothie

Looking for an energy boosting beverage? We've got you covered with this flavour-packed smoothie! Perfect for breakfast or a snack on the go with a secret protein ingredient, chickpeas.

Course Beverage, Breakfast & Brunch, Snack

Key Ingredient Chickpeas

Dietary Need Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings cups (1 L)

Calories 241

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) frozen pineapple
1 cup (250 mL) frozen mango
2 frozen bananas, peeled
1 cup (250 mL) plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup (125 mL) cooked or canned chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1/2 cup (125 mL) light coconut milk
1 juice of 1 lemon
1/2 inch (1 cm) knob of ginger, peeled & sliced
1 tsp (5 mL) turmeric powder
2 tsp (10 mL) honey or more, to taste
1 cup 250 mL ice plus more, if desired
1 cup 250 mL fresh raspberries or thawed frozen raspberries

Instructions

Combine pineapple, mango, yogurt, bananas, chickpeas, coconut milk, lemon juice, ginger, and turmeric in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Add honey and ice, and blend again until smooth. Taste and adjust, adding more honey for a sweeter smoothie, or additional ice for a thicker consistency.
In a small bowl, mash raspberries with the back of a spoon.
To serve, pour the raspberry puree in a glass. Fill the remainder of the glass with the smoothie and stir to incorporate. Enjoy!

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