Try this frozen mixed berries smoothie for inflammation because it’s totally worth it! It’s easy to make, low in calories, and extremely healthy. Berries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C which helps reduce oxidative stress and free radicals. So get out your blenders and let’s get blending mamas!
I know I already have an amazing berry smoothie recipe for inflammation, but I had some frozen berries in the fridge and decided to use them up. I’m sure you have some frozen berries stocked so I thought I’d share this healthy recipe.
What Makes This Smoothie Healthy?
Flaxseeds – have some amazing health benefits and are perfect for fighting inflammation thanks to their omega-3 fatty acids profile. Studies show that eating omega-3-rich foods, especially seeds, can help reduce inflammatory markers in the body.
Berries – are also great for reducing inflammation because they contain a ton of antioxidants, now of course fresh berries will get you the best benefits but frozen berries are good too.
Lemons – are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that help reduce oxidative stress a leading factor of inflammation.
Both cinnamon and ginger contain anti-inflammatory properties as well so you need to start adding them to your recipes.
Bananas are a great source of magnesium, potassium, and prebiotics all of which are effective in reducing inflammatory cytokines in the body.
Frozen Mixed Berries Smoothie For Inflammation
You don’t have to use the agave syrup, it’s optional but I found that it gave the smoothie a little sweetness. You can also use almond milk instead of water. Almond milk is a good source of vitamin E and it also contains antioxidants.
Ingredients for 2 servings | total time: 5 minutes
- 1 cup of frozen mixed berries
- 1 frozen banana (sliced)
- 1 inch ginger (sliced)
- 1 cup of water or almond milk (unsweetened, organic, low-fat)
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- 1 tablespoon of flaxseed (soak in 3 tbsp water)
- 1/2 a lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon of agave syrup (optional)
How To Make This Frozen Berry Smoothie
Add the soaked flaxseeds into a high-speed blender and blend until the flaxseeds become creamy.
Next, add in the rest of your ingredients and blend until extra creamy. Drink this smoothie right away to get all of its healthy nutrients.
Mixed Frozen Berries Smoothie Nutrition Facts
Each serving of this frozen berries smoothie has | 149 calories | 3.5g total fat | 0.4g saturated fat | 0mg cholesterol | 78mg sodium | 27.3g total carbs | 5.5g dietary fiber | 14.4g total sugars | 2.8g protein | 50mcg vitamin D | 24mg calcium | 4% iron | 326mg potassium |
Storage
I do not recommend you store this smoothie because that will reduce its effectiveness. It’s best to drink it fresh but if you’re short on time, you can make it at night and drink it in the morning. Just make sure you store it in a bottle with a lid that closes tightly.
Want More Anti-Inflammatory Smoothies?
- Anti-Inflammatory Raspberry Smoothie
- Anti-Inflammatory Banana Smoothie
- Anti-Inflammatory Blueberry Smoothie
- Green Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
Conclusion
I hope you try this smoothie and if you do, let me know what you think in the comments below. Also, I would appreciate it if you saved this post or shared it with your friends, it helps. You can find me on Pinterest for more awesome healthy recipes.
