Carrot Ginger Sunrise Smoothie

This Sunrise Smoothie is made with ingredients that are sure to make you say, 'Rise and Shine! Challenge the Day!' Check 'em out: fresh oranges, ginger, mint, pineapple, carrots, chia. And here are just a few recipe highlights:

• Fragrant and refreshing

• Made with all whole foods

• Naturally sweetened

• Nutrient dense

This smoothie is on the lighter side, so consider it a rejuvenating snack or compliment to breakfast.

(Shameless plug, my recipe here was first published on Wellspa360.com.)

Bon Appetit!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. water

• 5-6 fresh mint leaves

• About 1 cup baby carrots (120 g)

• 1½ tsp chia seeds

• 1 orange, peeled

• 2-3 frozen pineapple spears (about 120 grams)

• 7 g fresh ginger root, peeled (about the size of the tip of your thumb)

Directions:

• Add all ingredients to a high powered blender in the above order. Blend on high speed until the consistency is completely smooth, about 1 minute. Pour and enjoy!