Miami Winter Smoothie
When you think of Miami, you probably don't immediately think of winter.
When you think of winter, you probably don't immediately think of smoothies.
Yet. Yoga teaches us that in all things there is duality. And inside this girl from the beach who now lives in the desert and loves winter and loves smoothies, somehow these combos work.
So, I give to you my happy accident of a smoothie creation that became a huuuuuge hit in my house this chilly season: The Miami Winter Smoothie.
Not even kidding, when my husband took his first sip he said, "Oh!? Wow! That's crazy. It tastes like Christmas in Miami! How'd you do that?!" (In case you don’t know my story, we met and lived in Miami in the earliest years of our relationship.)
What happened was, I had some brewed tea in a mason jar in the fridge and decided that, even though it was a chilly winter day, I still wanted the nutrition punch of a healthy morning, post-yoga smoothie. So I grabbed the jar and started pulling fruit and greens out to pair with what I thought was Magareeshi Cold Comfort Tea, but then when I popped the lid on the jar it turned out to be Magareeshi Cha Cha Chai Tea. I was momentarily perplexed, but quickly recalled that orange and chai is a delish flavor combination - very typical of Indian / winter spice tea blend flavors - so I regrouped and blended up what's become a delightfully winter and tropics-inspired, nutrient packed, light smoothie that I think you're going to love sipping on!
When my daughter tried her first sip her eyes lit up and she exclaimed a big, "Yummmm!" And then she asked two questions: Had I written down the recipe so I could make it again and did I make enough for her to have some?
Now this smoothie is on regular wintry rotation in my house. Hope you like it, too! It's a great way to pack in some vitamins and minerals, boost your immune system and support your gut health this winter.
Why yes, that is one of our two amusing flamingo Christmas mugs, actually from Miami!
THE MIAMI WINTER SMOOTHIE
by Maggie Verderame
1 Cup Magareeshi Cha Cha Chai Tea (brewed and chilled)
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
1/2 Cup Frozen Mango
1 Cup Fresh Spinach
3 Dates (pitted)
1 Serving Collagen / Protein Powder
Add ingredients in the order they're listed to a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
Enjoy in health!
NamastYAY!
Maggie
