Orange Ginger Rhubarb Chia Fresca

April 29th, 2015

Versatility is the name of the game and this smoothie recipe doubles as a light and hydrating chia fresca, just like last week, or a traditional fibre-rich smoothie. Choose your own adventure-style.

Rhubarb is abound and nearly everyone has a patch in their yard or garden. I’ve even encountered random ditch-rhubarb, and in recent years, at the grocery store! Whaddyaknow.

There was nary a spec of rhubarb in stores when I was growing up. As far as I knew, rhubarb was just in pies that my Nana made.

Grandmothers of decades ago saw the value in this antioxidant rich food source but it fell off the radar in recent decades. But it’s making a comeback in recipes from compotes to cocktails and more.

Rhubarb’s tart and bitter flavours pair nicely with sweeter fruits like oranges and strawberries.

Add a little ginger and maple syrup and you’ve got a sophisticated superfood treat.

Ingredients

Go organic! Makes one serving.

2 navel oranges, no peel or seed

1-inch chunk of fresh ginger

6-8 inch stalk of ripe red rhubarb

2 tsp maple syrup (or as desired)

2 cups of filtered water (If you’re going the traditional smoothie route, 1.5 cups will do)

2 Tbsp chia seed – to be added après blending

Important steps:

1. Blend on high until smooth (no chia yet!)

2. Strain through a mesh sieve (this is optional). If you like the added fiber you don’t have to strain it out!

3. Add 2 Tbsp (or desired amount) of chia seeds. Let them soak for at least 5 to 10 minutes. Stir often.

4. Drink and enjoy!

For more fabulous blender creations, check the Smooth Operator archives.

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Erin Urton from Squamish, British Columbia

Erin Urton has her fingers deep in the world of heath and wellness, namely as a yoga teacher in Squamish, BC at the Yoga Studio Community Co-op. It was yoga that naturally led her to write and created the desire to help others find their own paths towards health. When she’s not networking up a storm, Erin is outside exploring mountains and forests as much as humanly possible. Check out her website, www.erinurton.com.

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