Do you struggle with your complexion and just wish for clear skin? Well, this almond ginger smoothie may just be your ticket to a nice complexion.

You see, this almond ginger smoothie is packed with good-for-you ingredients that support clear, blemish free skin. Warming ginger and creamy almond butter make this a crave-able delight, even in the colder fall and winter months.

Benefits of the Clear Skin Almond Ginger Smoothie

Bananas contain fiber, Vitamin B6, and potassium. They support kidney, bone, and cardiovascular health.

Ginger is perfect for soothing your digestive tract and is highly anti-inflammatory, which aids in maintaining blemish-free skin. It also supports the immune system and provides anti-viral benefits, making it a great food to include during winter months.

Almond butter supports skin health thanks to Vitamin E and various minerals. Almonds may help curb hunger and support weight loss.

Hemp seeds contain anti-inflammatory omega 3 fatty acids which help reduce and prevent bumps. They provide an easily digestible, complete plant-based protein, and pack nutrients needed for clear skin, energy, and optimal thyroid health.

Recipe: Clear Skin Almond Ginger Smoothie

Ingredients

2 frozen bananas*
1-inch piece of ginger, peeled
1 tbs. organic raw almond butter or 1/4 cup raw almonds
3 tbs. hemp seeds
2 cups water

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.

Notes

*Freeze overripe bananas by peeling them, breaking them into halves or quarters, put in a Ziploc bag, and freeze. They make smoothies extra creamy and delicious.

If you love the taste and benefits of almond butter and ginger, then also try my Veggie Spring Rolls with Almond Ginger Sauce!

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About the Author: Maria Marlowe is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who has helped thousands of people improve their health by optimizing their diet. She has created meal plans and programs to help you lose weight, clear up acne, and spend less time in the kitchen yet still eat healthy.

She has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, NBC, Well + Good, and more. Her first book, The Real Food Grocery Guide, will teach you how to eat healthy without going broke.

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