Author Notes
Ginger, turmeric, cayenne, and black pepper make this smoothie perfect for those days when your body doesn't feel, well, perfect. Feel free to swap up the nut butter—cashew would also be lovely—or use all almond or all coconut milk. —Emma Laperruque
Test Kitchen Notes
Featured in: Smooth the Morning Rush with Smoothie Kits —The Editors
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Ingredients
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1
banana, chopped
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Big spoonful almond butter
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Pinky's worth fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
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Thumb's worth fresh turmeric, peeled and chopped
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Several grinds fresh black pepper
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Pinch ground cayenne
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1/2 cup
almond milk, plus more as needed
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1/2 cup
coconut milk, plus more as needed
Directions
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Combine the banana, almond butter, ginger, turmeric, and spices in a small plastic bag. Freeze for at least 8 hours or up to several weeks.
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When you're smoothie-ready, add the almond milk to the blender, then the smoothie kit. Pulse until as smooth as possible, scraping every so often. Add the coconut milk and blend until smooth, supplementing with more of either milk if necessary.
Emma was the food editor at Food52. She created the award-winning column, Big Little Recipes, and turned it into a cookbook in 2021. These days, she's a senior editor at Bon Appétit, leading digital cooking coverage. Say hello on Instagram at @emmalaperruque.
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