Orange Peach Raspberry Smoothie

When I'm sick, I crave smoothies. Just thinking about blending together a bunch of vitamin-packed produce makes me feel a tad better, and my outlook only improves once I'm actually drinking it. Smoothies, especially ones that look like sunshine in a glass, also help me momentarily forget about winter. For me, they're are an important aspect of self-care. 

I wanted this smoothie to have plenty of Vitamin C, so I used oranges, peaches, and raspberries. Also, like I almost always do, I added an avocado. It makes the smoothie really creamy, but you won't taste it. The healthy fat from the avocado also makes this nice and filling.

To make the smoothie pack even more of a punch, I added some turmeric and fresh ginger. In addition to providing more potential health benefits, these rhizomes add depth of flavor, and the turmeric deepens the golden color.

The cara cara oranges I used also contributed to the hue of this drink. I bet using blood oranges would make the color pop even more!

What are your favorite home remedies when you're feeling under the weather? The main things in my arsenal are smoothies, homemade chicken soup, and ginger thyme tea, but I'm always looking for new ideas!

Orange Peach Raspberry Smoothie
Yield: 2 large servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: None

Ingredients:

2 cups (10 ounces) frozen sliced peaches
2 medium oranges, preferably seedless, peeled and segmented
1 small, ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
Handful of fresh or frozen raspberries (about 3 ounces)
One 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
Pinch of sea salt

Fresh raspberries, for serving

Put the frozen peach slices in a blender. Remove any seeds from the orange segments, and add the segments to the blender. Add the remaining ingredients and blend, adding up to a cup of cool water to facilitate blending and achieve your desired consistency.

Divide the smoothie between two large glasses. Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired, and enjoy right away.

Note: I have these smoothie straws and love them. They even come with a special cleaning brush!

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