Ginger Celery Debloating Smoothie

This ginger celery debloating smoothie has a light fruity taste and eliminates uncomfortable bloating quickly—made with only a handful of healthy ingredients in just a few minutes. Vegan, gluten free, nut free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

• Reduces stomach bloating
• Refreshing taste
• Promotes gut health

This ginger celery debloating smoothie is great for relieving bloating quickly and increasing energy levels. It’s most effective to drink first thing in the morning before consuming heavier foods, but it will soothe digestive issues any time of the day. This smoothie is also low in calories which makes it an ideal breakfast or snack to aid in weight loss efforts.

Fresh ginger is a key ingredient in this smoothie. It helps alleviate uncomfortable gas and bloating while providing powerful anti-inflammatory effects in both the digestive tract and rest of the body. This happens because ginger has compounds which reduce inflammatory proteins. Ginger is also known to soothe stomach cramps, vomiting and nausea.

Lemon adds a dose of vitamin C to this debloating smoothie and has even been shown to prevent kidney stones from forming. All of the delicious fruits, greens and seeds in this smoothie are high in nutrients and antioxidants which reduce oxidative stress, helping to prevent chronic diseases and maintain a healthy body.

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this ginger celery debloating smoothie.

Lemon: Peeled, make sure the seeds are removed.

Ginger: Use fresh ginger root. Peel for quicker blending if not using a high power blender.

Chia seeds: Can be added to the blender either dry or soaked.

Celery: Chop roughly into small chunks to prevent stringy bits.

Green apples: Leave the peel on but remove the core and seeds.

Frozen mango: Thickens the smoothie and creates a cold fruity base.

Cold water: The liquid that brings all of the other ingredients together to blend smoothly.

For ingredient amounts and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Benefits

Hydrating

Staying properly hydrated is a basic requirement for optimal health. By incorporating daily smoothies you can maintain your ideal hydration level more easily. Start each morning with a smoothie for easy hydration!

Nutrient dense

Vegan smoothies are a great way to get more nutrient rich foods in each day. By blending them into a single meal, it’s super quick, easy and fun! Choose ingredients like dark leafy greens, berries, nuts, seeds and fruits to make your smoothies nutrient rich.

Quick and easy

It’s incredibly fast to make a yummy smoothie. Gather your ingredients and toss them in the blending container, blend, and you’re already done! Rinse the blender container. It doesn’t get much more simple than that. Smoothies rarely take more than 5 minutes to make. This makes them a great option if you find yourself short on time for a healthy meal.

Variations

Prep for later

This ginger celery smoothie stores well in the fridge for later, just make sure to give it a good shake before drinking. Always store smoothies in an airtight container such as a jar with a lid if not consuming immediately.

Make it thicker

Make sure the mango is frozen for a perfect consistency. Add some frozen banana to this smoothie for a thicker drink, or double the amount of apple. Add oats or use oat milk in place of the water for a creamier texture.

Get the smoothest blend

You can make this smoothie with almost any blender, but if you are having a hard time with celery fibres not breaking down you may find it worthwhile to invest in a high speed blender such as a Vitamix. The blades break down even the toughest plant fibres so you aren’t left with any stringy bits in your smoothie.

Instructions 

• Add all ingredients to blender.

• Start blending at low speed for 5-10 seconds. Increase to high speed and blend for 1-2 minutes. Use the blender tamper to push ingredients down towards the blades.

• Pour into a glass and serve your ginger celery debloating smoothie.

Prep & Blending

Freeze fruit ahead

Cut up your favourite and smoothie essential fruits to freeze and have on hand. By keeping frozen fruit available, a quick smoothie is only ever 5 minutes away! You can make smoothies without frozen fruit and just use fresh fruit if you prefer. But the cool, thick and creamy consistency of most recipes comes from a base of frozen fruit like banana, mango, pineapple, strawberries, etc.

Use frozen greens

Dark leafy greens can boost your smoothies nutritional content easily. Greens don’t have to be fresh for blending. Frozen greens like kale and spinach are perfect for adding into smoothie recipes. Be aware that if you want your smoothie to be a certain colour, greens may alter it.

Use a tamper

Push ingredients down towards the blades while blending using the tamper that comes with your blender. This helps to avoid thick smoothies from getting stuck, so you don’t have to stop blending and scrape down the sides of the container.

Don’t over blend

Try to blend your smoothie for less than a couple of minutes. If blended for too long, even thick smoothies will become thin. This is because the heat generated by the blades and motor of the blender heat up your ingredients while they are being blended.

Use a high power blender

For smoothies that have a perfectly smooth and creamy texture use a high powered blender such as a Vitamix. It can break down any ingredients to much finer particles than standard blenders, and more nutrients are released. A high speed blender also reduces the time you need to blend your recipe, which helps keep it nice and cold.

FAQ’s

Are vegan smoothies healthy?

Yes! Generally smoothies are very healthy to consume, depending on what ingredients are used. Plant based smoothies are rich in fibre and nutrients.

Can I lose weight with smoothies?

Smoothies are an excellent weight loss food! This is because they are generally lower calorie and higher in fibre and nutrients. Due to high water content, the large volume of a smoothie helps your stomach to feel satiated. And the fibre keeps you feeling full for longer, without feeling weighed down or tired like a huge meal would.

Can smoothies be refrigerated?

Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately after blending, while they are freshest. However you can refrigerate most smoothies for 1-2 days in an airtight container such as a jar.

Can I make smoothies without a high speed blender?

Yes, you can still make smoothies with a regular blender. It might take more patience depending on the recipe, but it can work. Turn off the blender to scrape down the sides of the container, and secure the lid before continuing to blend. Repeat as needed. Alternatively you can add a small amount of additional liquid to the recipe, which should help.

How can I increase the protein?

If you wish for your smoothie to have a higher protein content, you can simply add (more) protein powder to the recipe. Plain unsweetened plant based protein will work in any smoothie. Alternatively you can try adding hemp seeds or even silken tofu.

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