Name: Sweet Bell Pepper Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients: Sweet Bell Pepper: 1 medium red bell pepper (about 1 cup, chopped). Red is crucial for sweetness; yellow or orange can also work, but avoid green.; Frozen Mango Chunks: 1 ½ cups. Using frozen mango provides natural sweetness and creates a thick, creamy texture without needing ice.; Frozen Pineapple Chunks: 1 cup. Adds a bright, tangy counterpoint to the sweetness.; Banana: 1 medium, ripe banana (fresh or frozen). Adds creaminess, potassium, and more sweetness.; Orange Juice: 1 cup, freshly squeezed or 100% pure juice with no added sugar. This provides the liquid base and a dose of citrusy vitamin C.; Fresh Ginger: ½ inch knob, peeled. This is optional but highly recommended for a warm, zesty kick that pairs beautifully with the pepper.; Chia Seeds: 1 tablespoon. For a boost of omega-3s, fiber, and protein. They also help thicken the smoothie.

Ingredients

Sweet Bell Pepper: 1 medium red bell pepper (about 1 cup, chopped). Red is crucial for sweetness; yellow or orange can also work, but avoid green.

Frozen Mango Chunks: 1 ½ cups. Using frozen mango provides natural sweetness and creates a thick, creamy texture without needing ice.

Frozen Pineapple Chunks: 1 cup. Adds a bright, tangy counterpoint to the sweetness.

Banana: 1 medium, ripe banana (fresh or frozen). Adds creaminess, potassium, and more sweetness.

Orange Juice: 1 cup, freshly squeezed or 100% pure juice with no added sugar. This provides the liquid base and a dose of citrusy vitamin C.

Fresh Ginger: ½ inch knob, peeled. This is optional but highly recommended for a warm, zesty kick that pairs beautifully with the pepper.

Chia Seeds: 1 tablespoon. For a boost of omega-3s, fiber, and protein. They also help thicken the smoothie.

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Instructions

Prepare the Pepper: Wash the red bell pepper thoroughly. Cut it in half, remove the stem, seeds, and the white pith inside. Roughly chop the pepper into chunks that will be easy for your blender to handle.

Layer the Ingredients: The order in which you add ingredients to your blender can make a big difference, especially if you don’t have a high-powered model. Start with the liquid first to help the blades move freely. Pour the orange juice into the blender jar.

Add Soft and Fresh Ingredients: Next, add the chopped red bell pepper, the banana (if using fresh), and the peeled ginger.

Add Seeds and Frozen Fruit: Add the tablespoon of chia seeds. Finally, top with the frozen mango chunks and frozen pineapple chunks. Placing the frozen ingredients on top helps push everything down towards the blades.

Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid on your blender. Start on a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for 60-90 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. There should be no visible specks of pepper skin or fruit chunks remaining. If the smoothie is too thick for your liking, you can add a splash more orange juice or water and blend again to reach your desired consistency.

Taste and Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: One Normal Portion
Calories: 295 kcal