Creamy Golden Glow Smoothie | Antioxidant-Rich & Anti-Inflammatory
Rich, thick and beautifully creamy, this Antioxidant-Rich Golden Glow Smoothie blends frozen cauliflower, apple, Greek yogurt, tahini, turmeric and fresh ginger into a smooth, velvety drink with warm, gently spiced flavor. You’d never guess there’s cauliflower inside! Naturally gluten-free and refined sugar-free, it makes an easy breakfast, snack or nourishing smoothie ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups (about 200g) frozen cauliflower about 12 medium florets
- 1 apple, skin off, cored, and chopped
- ¼ cup (60g) full-fat Greek yogurt or unsweetened almond yogurt for a vegan option
- 1½ cups (375ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoon tahini
- 15 g fresh ginger (adjust to taste)
Spices
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
- ⅓ teaspoon black pepper
Glass Swirls (Optional)
- 1-2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for vegan or unsweetened almond yogurt for a vegan option
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to BlenderCombine all the ingredients in a high-powered blender.
- Blend Until SmoothBlend until smooth and creamy. Adjust the ingredients slightly to suit your preferred texture or flavour.
- Swirl in Sweetness (Optional)Add honey or syrup to each glass and swirl with a handheld coffee frother for a sweet, decorative touch.
- Pour and EnjoyPour the smoothie into two glasses and enjoy your vibrant Creamy Golden Glow Smoothie!
Notes
Tips to Make the Best Creamy Golden Glow Smoothie
- Use frozen cauliflower for an extra creamy texture without needing ice.
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less honey or maple syrup.
- Blend thoroughly to achieve a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Want more spice? Add an extra pinch of cinnamon or ginger to taste.
- For extra protein, add a scoop of unflavoured collagen or plant-based protein powder (optional).
Nutrition Facts per Serving
Nutrition per serving: 1 of 2 servings, Calories: 205 kcal, Protein: 8.3g, Carbohydrate: 22.9 g, Net Carb: 17.5 g, Sugars:11.4 g, Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Fiber: 7 g, Sodium: 193 mg, Calcium: 474 mg, Potassium: 600 mg, Magnesium: 65 mg, Vitamin C: 50 mg
Nutrition Facts Notes
✔️ Antioxidant-Rich: Turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, apple and cauliflower provide naturally occurring antioxidant compounds, including curcuminoids from turmeric and gingerols from ginger. ✔️ Good Source of Fibre: Apple, cauliflower, tahini and spices naturally contribute dietary fibre. Add the exact grams here once we finalise the corrected nutrition calculation. ✔️ No Refined Sugar: The smoothie itself contains no refined sugar. Most of its naturally occurring sugar comes from the apple and Greek yogurt. ✔️ Contains Protein: Greek yogurt, tahini and almond milk contribute protein. This is not intended to be a high-protein smoothie. ✔️ Healthy Unsaturated Fats: Tahini contributes predominantly unsaturated fats together with minerals such as magnesium and iron. ✔️ Calcium: Greek yogurt, tahini and fortified almond milk can contribute substantial calcium. Exact amounts vary according to the brand of almond milk and yogurt used. ✔️ Naturally Gluten-Free: The core ingredients are naturally gluten-free. If preparing this smoothie for someone with coeliac disease or strict gluten avoidance, check packaged almond milk, yogurt and spice blends for gluten-free labelling and cross-contact.
Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition values are estimates based on 2 servings and include the smoothie only, not the optional honey, maple syrup or sugar-free syrup used for the glass swirl. Exact values can vary depending on the size of the apple and the brands of Greek yogurt, almond milk and tahini used.
