Smoothies are a quick and convenient way to pack as many essential vitamins and minerals into our meal times to help give our bodies a super healthy nutritional boost. Vitamin C is naturally present in many of our foods, some more than others, and this delicious green smoothie has it in abundance to help you feel nourished, well and fabulous.
Come this time of year we welcome the colder months along with the plague of bugs that we cannot escape for one reason or another. My little man is at nursery and husband works in a hospital, so you can imagine the lovely cocktail of germs that we have at home.
Leading up to the autumn months I like to naturally safeguard my immune system through the food that I eat. Dark leafy greens like the kale used in this smoothie are packed with vitamin C to help support the immune system. Another great natural source of this cold-fighting nutrient are kiwis, which also offer a lovely tropical sweetness against the earthy kale.
- 1 large handful of raw kale
- 1 banana
- 6 slices of cucumber
- 2 kiwis
- 1 thumb size piece of ginger
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk or your milk of choice
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Pour all of the ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth.
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Serve and enjoy!
I love a little fiery ginger in my smoothies, because not only does it tastes great but also acts as a decongestant if you’re unlucky to be struck down with a cold or flu. There are so many immune boosting foods out there and I previously blogged about them here. This smoothie has 2 immune-boosting superfoods and I know I will be whizzing this up regularly for breakfast in my Vitamix S30 over the cold and flu season to help protect my immunity.
How do you try to protect your immune system over cold and flu season?
*Vitamix S30 was gifted for review, but all opinions are my own.
Right up my street, I love a good smoothie or juice. I like to make a kale juice, I always feel when I juice regularly, I can’t less sick! Thanks for this smoothie!
That sounds like a great smoothie recipe! Must try this one!
Abby of Life in the Fash Lane
What a brilliant, and delicious way to try to boost our immune system.
Looks like a refreshing start to the day!
Janie x
It sure is!
I never think to use kale in my green smoothies, you’ve inspired me. Will definitely try this one morning this week!
It works really well in smoothies. I hope you enjoy it if you do give it a try.
wow! This looks so easy to make and very healthy. Thanks for sharing
Yes, super quick and easy!
Oh this is so healthy! I will definitely be trying this out. I love that you added ginger too, looks delish!
Thanks Sheri! Ginger is so warming in the colder months.
I love juices and smoothies, definitely need to get into making my own more as they make me feel great! (particularly when hungover…!)
I would love a Vitamix! I have heard that they are the best blenders, and really powerful.
All of my favourite ingredients in one smoothie! Kale, ginger, bananas and coconut. Refreshing and energising! 🙂
I make smoothies in my Vitamix at least six days a week and love how energized I feel after drinking them. I’ve never tried one with kale though. I bet with the kiwi and banana, it tastes really good!
I would much rather add fresh ingredients to a smoothie for the germ fighting power than something in a powder. I am always looking for delicious smoothie recipes and this one looks like a winner.
I need to start adding ginger to my smoothies, I bet it adds a real kick. Would be good to warm me up through the winter 😉
This smoothie looks so much more refreshing and appealing that most green smoothies I’ve seen, can’t wait to try it!
I think it’s a great idea to try to get your vitamin C from food rather than taking supplements. It’s got to be better for you too, right? I’ll have to give this smoothie a go for sure 🙂
This will be so great for the upcoming winter when we all need extra Vitamin C!
This is definitely the perfect smoothie for this time of year. We always used to make our own smoothies but have kind of fallen out of the habit – I’d love to give this a whirl though.
Oh, yum! I love adding ginger to smmothies, especially in the cooler months.
Oh, yum! I love adding ginger to smoothies, especially in the cooler months.
I really like the sound of this one, though I would have to ditch the ginger as it makes me feel nauseous x
This looks ridiculously refreshing, Jemma. IT is still so hot so this looks more than welcome, especially as I have the ingredients!
That sounds delicious, what a great combination for a smoothie.
This looks and sounds so delicious! I try and make smoothies quite often, will have to try this! xo
I think I’d like these flavors a lot. I wouldn’t mind starting the day with one.
This looks absolutely perfect to fight off those germs in the cold and flu season! I love adding ginger to my smoothies when I feel a bit run down, its such a powerful healing ingredient!
This smoothie is perfect for pre or even post-workout! Thanks for sharing the recipe of another awesome smoothie from your bucket! Have pinned your post and can’t wait to try it!
Always love visiting your site. This is a great idea, I will adapt to our diet and start *trying to build up our immune systems. It gets hectic with 3 kids, taking turns getting sick. ?
This looks jam-packed with goodness! I try and avoid people who are coughing or sneezing and wash my hands a lot in the winter…but generally I don’t get ill that much (*touch wood*).
Adding ginger is a great idea. So trying this.
I love the sound of this one – I need to give it a try X
Jemma you rock! I love the color of this smoothie! Simple ingredients, that is my thing. I am waiting for my replacement versa blender and as soon as I unwrap it, I will try this and let ya know what the family thinks!
I have just made a very similar smoothie! Loving kale in them at the moment. This looks great to fight off germs!
I definitely need more vitamin C in my life, will be trying this!
Oooooo we love ginger in our drinks too! Looks a lovely green 🙂 We could do with a vitamin boost before the winter colds start!
I am a great fan of Kefir smoothies, but this looks like a great alternative. Great source of vitamins and tasty too :-).
Love the sound of this smoothie, I just need a decent blender to make it in!
Love the sound of this smoothie, I just need a decent blender to make it in!
I just got a blender and I’ve been looking for recipes! This looks so yummy!
I have just got obsessed with all things iced tea, It will take a bit longer for smoothies I fear, great though it looks.
This sounds so perfect for me! I’m always looking for new smoothie recipes! Pinned 😀
Oooooo this smoothie looks delicious! With fall finally here I’m trying to get back into making such things for myself!
I’m always coming down with a cold so having a vitamin c hit like this would be ideal for me! xxx
Ooo yes!!! I really need to try this!! I need more vit C for sure!
That sounds like a great smoothie!
Nice photo! Our family has always been into smoothie. Would surely try this at home.
I can’t wait to try this at home! Looks so yummy 🙂 I’ll let you know how it went 🙂