SNACKS

For all smoothies, make large batches and freeze the extra in ice pop molds.

Stacey Smoothie #1

       1 cup frozen or fresh ripe pineapple

       1 frozen banana (see Note)

       1 small piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

       Juice of 1 lemon

       1 cup almond milk, fresh orange juice, or coconut water

       1 teaspoon ground turmeric

       Pinch of black pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Add a few ice cubes if the fruit is not frozen.

Note: To freeze bananas, wait for the bananas to fully ripen, break them into four sections, and wrap in parchment paper, then store in the freezer until ready to use in smoothies. Or you can mash them up and freeze them that way, too.