Warming winter smoothie

½ ripe banana (previously peeled, sliced, and frozen)

1 small carrot, peeled and chopped

¼ cup sliced zucchini (or chopped raw or steamed then frozen cauliflower)

1 scoop plain protein powder or collagen powder

3/4 - 1 cup plant based unsweetened milk

1 tbsp hemp seeds

1 tbsp peeled, minced fresh ginger*

¼ tsp ground turmeric* (or sub 4x the amount fresh turmeric)

⅛ tsp ground cinnamon*

1 pinch black pepper* (increases bioavailability of turmeric)

1 handful spinach or kale // adds green colour and more fibre)

Add all to blender and turn on high until smooth