Love Yourself Smoothie (anti-inflammatory)

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana (or less ripe if on a low sugar diet)
• 1 handful of frozen mixed berries
• 1 handful of frozen blueberries
• 1 handful of spinach or kale
• 1 stick of celery, chopped
• 1 small handful of watercress
• 1-2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1 tsp-1 tbsp nut butter (depending on whether you are working out or want to consume more or fewer calories)… leave out if nut allergies
• 1-2 inches root turmeric, peeled (easier to peel using a teaspoon) or 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1-2 inches root ginger, peeled (easier to peel using a teaspoon)
• Pinch of black pepper (this helps with the absorption of the turmeric)
• 250ml/1 cup plant milk of your choice. See our milk guide here…
• Optional extras
• 1 tbsp of vegan protein powder (particularly good if regularly working out or trying to increase calories)
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, (ideally) soaked overnight and drained
• Half an avocado
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp maple syrup or a pitted date if extra sweetness is needed