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Winter Smoothie Recipe - stop a cold before it hits

Winter Smoothie Recipe - stop a cold before it hits

"Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food" - said Hippocrates of Kos, the most famous physician of antiquity. Especially in winter, when so many people have a cold or are fighting a scratchy throat, this more than 2000 year old maxim is more relevant than ever. We therefore recommend our winter smoothie against colds - an exotic mixture with ginger, turmeric and lots of vitamin C - We are sure: Hippocrates would have loved to taste it.

Winter smoothie with extra vitamin C

While the spiciness of ginger stimulates the metabolism and warms you from the inside, earthy turmeric can strengthen the immune system with its antibacterial properties. In the fight against a cold, however, we need one thing above all: plenty of vitamin C, which supports our defenses. That's why our winter smoothie relies on strong sources of vitamin C such as the winter salad Indian lettuce, parsley and the citrus fruits lime and orange. If you can't find Indian lettuce, spinach or any type of cabbage is also suitable as vitamin C-rich leafy green.
In terms of taste, our winter smoothie is a journey to warm tropical beaches: lime, ripe pineapple, banana and avocado give this Winter Smoothie a wonderfully exotic aroma. Natural medicine can taste so good.

CAUTION: Fresh turmeric and turmeric powder can discolor the blender jar yellowish. However, this is not a cause for concern, as the discoloration will fade over time - after a few uses.

Winter smoothie recipe with ginger, turmeric, pineapple and lime

With ginger, turmeric, pineapple and lime
Prep Time 5 Min
Perform Time 5 Min
Total Time 10 Min
Amount 1800 ml
Calories 590 kcal
Cuisine Smoothie
Author Carla from GrueneSmoothies.com
Winter smoothie recipe against cold: ingredients in the container.
5 / 5 out of 1166 Reviews
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 bunch parsley smooth
  • 2 handful of Indian lettuce alternative: spinach
  • 2 bananas peeled
  • 1 apple medium, with peel - alternative: 2 pears, small, with peel
  • 1 slice of pineapple 3 cm wide, peeled
  • 1 orange peeled
  • 1/2 avocado peeled, pitted
  • 1/4 piece of lime with peel
  • 1 piece turmeric fresh, with peel, about 3-4 cm long
  • 1 piece of ginger fresh, with peel, about 2 cm long
  • 1 pinch of black pepper alternatively: 3 grains of black pepper, improves the nutrient absorption of turmeric and the contained curcumin
  • approx. 300 ml water depending on the desired consistency
 

Instruction

  1. Clean the ingredients and cut them into pieces that will easily fit your container.
  2. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and put the corresponding amount of pulp in the container.
  3. First put the soft ingredients in the container (banana, avocado,...), then add the rest of the ingredients such as leafy greens and water - blend on high speed until an even, creamy consistency is achieved.
  4. Enjoy your winter smoothie with all your heart!

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How do you like our winter smoothie for colds? Have you ever used ginger or turmeric in a green smoothie?

We appreciate your Feedback here!

Carla from GrueneSmoothies.com

I fell in love with the first sip. In 2010 a friend of mine served me my first green smoothie. Since then, green smoothies are my absolute favorite breakfast. Quickly prepared, I start my day healthy, delicious and well nourished. I carry the feeling of this delicious healthy breakfast with me all day long - all the way through to the evening.
Nice side effect: Without renunciation or nutritional dogma, green smoothies regulate my desire for coffee, chocolate and all the other temptations.

Among other things, Carla gives workshops for beginners and also is responsible for social media and communication.

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83 | Comment(s)

5/30/2024
Judith
Very interesting, are there more winter recipes available? I have a few more comments. Allergy sufferers with cross-allergies to raw fruits have a real problem. What many people still don't have on their radar is histamine intolerance... likely many people have it undiagnosed... including myself, for 30 years. Coffee, ginger, cheese, nuts, and many other things are difficult or impossible to consume. And the blenders are really great... but many people can only press their noses against the window while watching. Healthy eating seems like a real luxury to me...
5/31/2024
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Judith,

thank you for your comment. We have not developed any more winter smoothie recipes focusing on colds - so far.
Feel free to check out our tips for strengthening the immune system - for example, here.

Best regards,
Carla
3/3/2024
Rauthgundis
Just from the smell alone, super delicious, roughly chopped in the blender, also very nice to look at. But once blended, it's amazing!
3/4/2024
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Thank you for the lovely feedback. We're so glad :)
1/26/2024
Heike
Sounds good, I will definitely give it a try. Thanks for the suggestion!
2/11/2023
Axel
Just read this objection here - the recipe is great, I tried it last week and want to modify it for next week. So - alternative to avocado = walnuts!
2/13/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Alex,

thank you very much for your input. Have fun trying it out with walnuts!
Feel free to give feedback on how the smoothie tasted and got to you as well.
Kind regards,
Carla
1/30/2023
Bärbel
Hello dear ones,
super good recipe - will try it. As an alternative for banana I take mulberries or figs, fresh or dried. Super tasty .
Thank you very much for this, you are great, keep up the good work.
Would also be very happy if I could join by mail to exchange for the purpose of dietary change, has brought me personally very much.
Kind regards
Bärbel
2/1/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Bärbel,
thank you for your great feedback - we are very pleased.
Best regards,
Carla
1/30/2023
Daniela
Hey, I LOVE ginger and turmeric in the smoothie. I do daily, the turmeric please add black pepper. Is better absorbed by the body :-)
2/1/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Yes, definitely add a pinch of pepper - that's why it's in the ingredients :)

Love,
Carla
1/30/2023
Kaenel Monika
Tasted excellent again, thank you!
2/1/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Pleased to meet you, dear Monika!
1/30/2023
Susanne
Hello you two,
but this is a recipe for 2, right? Seems like a lot to me..
Love, Susanne
2/1/2023
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Susanne,

yes, that would be 2 servings that could supplement a whole meal.
Have fun and enjoy trying it out.
Best regards,
Carla
2/9/2022
Oli
I never would have thought that the greens would taste so yummy…
I think I'm becoming a fan of your site. I'm going to do some more browsing!
I'm curious about the seasonal variation of ingredients.
Do you consider the Thermomix as a high-speed blender by the way?
Wishing you continued success!
2/10/2022
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hi Oli,

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback about our website and our recipes. We're really pleased, especially that you enjoy Green Smoothies so much.
For us, the Thermomix is a versatile kitchen tool, but it's not really designed for creating smooth and creamy Green Smoothies. If you have one at home, you can definitely give Green Smoothies a try, but in my opinion, the perfect taste experience is lacking because it doesn't provide that ideal creaminess.

Best regards,
Carla
2/1/2022
Dagmar Ullrich
Hello you two,

I love the ginger/turmeric shot, which I regularly enjoy during this time of year. I have already tried many of your smoothies, and they have always been tasty and healthy... keep up the great work. Best regards, D. Ullrich.
2/2/2022
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Thank you very much for the lovely feedback!
Many greetings,
Carla
2/1/2022
Almut Elster
Hello Frank, Marlene, Vanessa, may I join you as well?
I think it's so wonderful to be connected with people who think like the three of you.
2/1/2022
Almut Elster
Hello Frank, I have been following with great interest your communication with Vanessa. I am also very passionate about healthy nutrition, which means a lot of raw food and gluten-free options for me. From February until late autumn, I enjoy foraging wild herbs from my garden (all the "weeds" that grow there naturally) and from the forest. I only cook with legumes, and I love incorporating plenty of nettles in my smoothies and teas. Soon, I will be gathering bowls full of wild garlic, finely chopped, once again.
2/1/2022
Birgit
Hello and good day, I think all of your smoothies are very tasty and diverse. Are you really putting in 2!!!! bananas in this smoothie???? Personally, I'm not a big fan of bananas, so what could I use as a substitute?? Thank you for your great recipes, I'm a smoothie beginner and you give wonderful tips. Regards, Birgit.
2/1/2022
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Birgit,

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback.
You could reduce the bananas either by using only 1 banana or omitting them entirely; instead, add a juicy orange and a bit of mango for sweetness.

Best regards,
Carla
2/1/2022
Sandra Weinhardt
Dear Carla,
I now own a beautiful blender from you guys, and I'm trying out your recipes. They are absolutely delicious. Even my husband can't complain anymore - just kidding - he finds them delicious too, and that's a great reason to try something new. I love these smoothies because they are easy to make and they taste fantastic and refreshing. Unfortunately, I sit too much, so they are a perfect fit. Thank you for your amazing work.
Best regards, Sandra
2/1/2022
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Sandra,

Thank you so much for the lovely comment - we are thrilled that you also enjoy green smoothies as much as we do :)

Keep it up - all the best,
Carla
1/31/2022
Gisela
Hello, the quantities surprise me, but I think it's maybe because you are all younger, right? I am 73.
The recipes for me were 500 ml, but I used slightly less water. Now I'm at 3/8 liter. Before (before the smoothie), I used to eat 2 portions of fruit and have a warm meal at 4:00 or 5:00 pm. Now I drink my smoothie and I've gained weight with the recipe quantities. That's why I'm taking less now. Do you think this is bad for me? Are there too few vitamins?
2/1/2022
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Gisela,

Thank you very much for your comment. That's not something that can be answered universally - every organism, especially every digestive system, is different. Therefore, I would do exactly what you're doing - simply reduce the amount and/or maybe reduce your fruit intake. Because it's probably the fructose that caused the weight gain, not the leafy greens.

Best regards,
Carla
1/31/2022
Daniela
All is well! You are fantastic! I thank you for the great recipes.
2/1/2022
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Daniela,

Thank you so much for the lovely comment :)

Warm regards,
Carla
1/31/2022
Almut
Can papaya seeds enhance the effect of turmeric just like peppercorns?
2/1/2022
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Almut,

Thank you for your question. However, I'm afraid I don't have the answer.

Warm regards,
Carla
1/31/2022
Regina Träber
Yes, I also make them almost every day. They are simply delicious.
2/2/2021
Manon Kreuels
I prefer simplicity:
Herbs, lemon juice, and a bit of zest,
2 oranges, ginger, and turmeric.
But I'm also open to trying something different!
2/3/2021
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Thank you for your feedback. Variety is always refreshing :)
Warm regards,
Carla
2/1/2021
Silvia
Question - the winter smoothie yields 1800 ml. Is that the daily portion or more so for 2 people? And thanks for the always new recipes. Best regards, Silvia.
2/2/2021
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Silvia,

Thank you for your question. 1.8 liters of green smoothie can easily be shared by two people. We usually have between 700 ml and 1 liter as a breakfast replacement.

Best wishes,
Carla
2/2/2021
Anonym
Thank you for the feedback! Kind regards
2/1/2021
Gerhild
Carla, that recipe sounds great, but 1800 ml seems like a lot for one person, doesn't it? I don't want to keep a portion in the fridge for later either, so I'd rather prepare it fresh again. If I only use half of all the ingredients, would it still be too much for one person?
Kind regards, Gerhild
2/2/2021
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Dear Gerhild,

Exactly right - just halve the ingredients. Then you will get about 900 ml. This can be a good replacement for a meal like breakfast or lunch.

Best regards,
Carla
2/1/2021
Iris Böhm
What alternative is there actually to avocado? Considering that it consumes a lot of water during its growth and has a long journey to reach us in Germany.
2/2/2021
Carla von GrüneSmoothies.de
Hello Iris,

Just leave it out. Unfortunately, there is nothing comparable.

Best regards,
Carla
2/23/2020
Katrin
Just getting over the flu and felt like giving my immune system a little treat.
*Winter Smoothie*
The recipe is simply brilliant, 5 stars.
Made with fresh turmeric, ginger, pineapple, or alternatively organic baby spinach.
It was my Sunday relaxation drink.
2/23/2020
Angela
That sounds delicious! I'll make it right away for my neighbor, who is currently suffering from a cold. An extra dose of vitamins will do her good. Thanks to your smoothie, I've managed to stay cold-free so far. I also did a detox cleanse with you. Thank you for the recipes.
2/21/2020
Tanja
Thank you for this recipe, I was pretty sick and I think this smoothie helped me get back to health!