The smoothie's vibrant yellow-green color contrasts against a highball glass. It's served with a sturdy, eco-friendly straw and garnished with a thin, leafy cabbage slice against the glass, a small pineapple wedge on the rim, and a dusting of ground ginger on top.

Fusion Cabbage-Pineapple Smoothie with a Ginger Twist

Name: Fusion Cabbage-Pineapple Smoothie with a Ginger Twist
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: purple cabbage, 2 cups roughly chopped; fresh pineapple chunks, 2 cups none; fresh ginger, 1 inch peeled and sliced; unsweetened almond milk, 4 cups none; honey or agave syrup, 2 Tbsp none; ice cubes, 1 cup none; Small cabbage and pineapple slices, to taste used for garnish

Category Smoothie

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: February 01, 2024

This recipe is a delicious fusion of the east and the west, combining the nutritional power of cabbage with the tropical sweetness of pineapples and a warm touch of ginger. The vibrant colors bring as much joy as the unexpected mix of flavors.

Ingredients (for 4)

Purple cabbage - 2 cups - roughly chopped
Fresh pineapple chunks - 2 cups - none
Fresh ginger - 1 inch - peeled and sliced
Unsweetened almond milk - 4 cups - none
Honey or agave syrup - 2 Tbsp - none
Ice cubes - 1 cup - none
Small cabbage and pineapple slices - to taste - used for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 👀 🍍 🥬

Make sure all your ingredients are ready and within reach.
Step 2 - 🥬🍍🔪

In a high-speed blender, add the purple cabbage, pineapple chunks, and ginger slices.
Step 3 - 🥛🍯🥄

Add the almond milk, followed by honey or agave syrup.
Step 4 - 💨🌀👍

Blend this mix at high speed until smooth.
Step 5 - ❄️💦⏲️

Add ice cubes and blend again for 15-20 seconds to chill the smoothie.
Step 6 - 🍹🗳️🌿

Divide the mixture into four glasses and garnish each with a cabbage slice and pineapple wedge.
Step 7 - ✨🔥🌶️

Sprinkle a pinch of ground ginger on top for added warmth.
Step 8 - 🍽️😋🕓

Serve the smoothie immediately while it's fresh and cold.

Additional

The mix of cabbage, pineapple, and ginger makes this smoothie not only delicious but extremely healthy. Purple cabbage is known for its cancer-fighting properties, and ginger aids digestion. Switch up the fruit for a different vibe. Mangoes or peaches could be a great alternative to pineapple! A fun task for kids can be prepping the garnishes while you handle the blending.