Ingredients
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½ banana
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½ cup frozen pineapple
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1 small raw carrot, peeled
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¼ cup Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
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¾ cup milk of choice
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⅛ teaspoon dried turmeric or ½-inch fresh turmeric
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Crack of black pepper (helps turmeric absorption)
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1 serving collagen peptides, vanilla or flavorless protein powder (optional)
Instructions
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Add ingredients to a blender, starting with the milk.
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Taste and adjust thickness with extra milk if needed.
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Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
Make It Weeknight-Friendly
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Freeze banana halves ahead of time for faster prep and a colder smoothie.
Shortcut Option
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Use pre-shredded carrots or frozen carrot cubes to skip chopping.
Upgrade Move
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Add a small piece of fresh ginger for extra warmth and digestion support.
Make It Vegan
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Swap Greek yogurt for coconut or almond milk yogurt fortified with calcium and vitamin D.
Prep Ahead
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Portion all ingredients (except liquid) into freezer bags for grab-and-blend mornings.
Texture Control
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Add ice for a thicker smoothie or extra milk for a lighter, sippable version.
