Martha Stewart Sugar-Free Golden Nectar Smoothie Recipe
Martha Stewart Sugar-Free Golden Nectar Smoothie Recipe
The Martha Stewart Sugar-Free Golden Nectar Smoothie is a delightful and uplifting drink, perfect for snacking. It has all the fiber and natural sugars your body needs to keep your blood sugar from spiking, which is key to healthy digestion and sustained energy. The Martha Stewart Sugar-Free Golden Nectar Smoothie is filled with vitamins and minerals including B5, B6 and C, potassium, manganese and copper. The Martha Stewart Sugar-Free Golden Nectar Smoothie is healthy and can be consumed by everyone from babies to animals. It’s also a fun addition to pool parties, baby and bridal showers, and kids birthday parties. You can freeze the bananas ahead of time to make a slushy for hot days on the beach (paper umbrella optional!) or as a frozen cocktail with a hint of peach schnapps. It’s quick, easy and inexpensive to make in your Vitamix or Blendtec blender at under $2 per serving.
Orange juice is a juice made from squeezing oranges. The orange is the fruit of the citrus species Citrus sinensis in the family Rutaceae. One orange contains almost all of the USRDA of Vitamin C. Oranges are also high in fiber and folate. Oranges contain unique phytonutrients that lower blood pressure. Oranges are preventive against cardiovascular disease, and are useful in regulating blood sugar.
The lemon is a small evergreen tree native to Asia. The juice, pulp, and skin of the fruit are all used in cooking around the world. Though lemons have an acidic, tart taste – they are one of the strongest alkaline-forming foods. Lemon juice is a great way to help balance pH. Lemons are very high in Vitamin C and have a strong antioxidant and antibiotic effect.
Ginger or ginger root is the rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale. In addition to ginger’s amazing warm flavor, it’s a strong anti-inflammatory and a great digestive tonic. Many people find relief of nausea using ginger – including that produced by morning sickness during pregnancy and by motion sickness.
A banana is an edible fruit, botanically a berry, produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. Bananas are very high in potassium, and a good source of fiber, manganese, and Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C. Bananas are Naturally fat-, cholesterol- and sodium-free.
Stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute extracted from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana. Stevia has zero calories, zero carbohydrates, and zero glycemic index – making it a safe sweetener for diabetics. Stevia is also up to 200 times more sweet than sugar, meaning a very small amount is used in recipes.
Why make the Martha Stewart Sugar-Free Golden Nectar Smoothie Recipe
The Martha Stewart Sugar-Free Golden Nectar Smoothie is a great snack for many reasons. First, it is free of processed sugars and only contains natural sugars. This is important because with the combination of the high fiber content of the smoothie, the sugars will take longer to digest and keep you full longer without spiking blood sugar. The Martha Stewart Sugar-Free Golden Nectar Smoothie is also an ideal smoothie because it is raw and anyone can drink it. The Sugar-Free Golden Nectar Martha Stewart Smoothie Recipe is super easy to make in the Vitamix or Blendtec and very inexpensive. So, you can whip up several batches for parties, celebrations or to have stocked at your bar during poker night (add peach schnapps). This recipe fares well whether going to the beach or serving as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Martha Stewart Sugar-Free Golden Nectar Smoothie Recipe
- 2 cups orange juice (freshly squeezed, about 6 oranges)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 teaspoons fresh organic ginger (frozen, then finely grated)
- 2 bananas (very ripe)
- 1 teaspoon stevia powder (or more if you like)
- Prep your ingredients
- Put all ingredients into your blender jar.
- Blendtec Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Using your Blendtec press the smoothie button and let it run, if you want to manually make it then start on speed 1 or speed 3 until all the ingredients catch, then increase to higher speeds for a smooth consistency
- Vitamix Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Properly place the ingredients will make it easier for the blender to suck down and blend everything. If you have a newer Vitamix-blender then use the automatic smoothie setting! If you have an older Vitamix or want to blend manually then start on speed 1/low and slowly increase to speed 10/high. Use the Tamper if needed. Blend until smooth.
- Regular Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top. You can even choose to blend in segments to make sure to get a good consistency. For example, blend your greens vegetables, then blend your fruits, and then mix in your ice, this will allow the blender to blend everything easier. Start on slow speeds and let the blender work those ingredients in and then increase to a higher speed for a smooth consistency.
The Martha Stewart Sugar-Free Golden Nectar Smoothie is a fun way to keep your kids eating healthy without a sugar overload, while also making your life easy. The Martha Stewart Sugar-Free Golden Nectar Smoothie is super easy to make in the Vitamix or Blendtec and won’t break the bank. You can also serve it to guests at parties, bring along for a picnic or beach trip on a hot summer day, or serve up as a cocktail (peach schnapps highly recommended). People love the Martha Stewart Sugar-Free Golden Nectar Smoothie because it’s yummy, but it’s also packed with vitamins and nutrients to keep your body healthy and satisfied. Check out easy superfood add ons for even more flavor.
- Recipe by: Martha Stewart
- Recipe Type: Smoothie
- Servings: 2
Special Equipment:
Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Blender Bottle, Cutting board, Knife, Measuring cup, Measuring spoon, Large Glass, To Go Container, Citrus juicer (optional), Cheese grater
