Lavender Blackberry Smoothie

It's not secret smoothies pack a lot of various health benefits. But this one in particular has one special ingredient that has more health benefits you might not be aware of: lavender.

September 15, 2016

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen blackberries
  • 1 teaspoon lavender buds
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup coconut, soy or rice milk
  • ½ cup ice
  • Sliced fresh ginger, for garnish

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except ginger into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with a slice of ginger and enjoy.

Serves 1

Recipe adapted from chef Amy Olexa-Hammer and Eric Hammer of The Bee’s Knees, Lambertville

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen blackberries
  • 1 teaspoon lavender buds
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup coconut, soy or rice milk
  • ½ cup ice
  • Sliced fresh ginger, for garnish