Healthy Strawberry Wellness Drink

Ingredients1½ cups fresh strawberries, washed and hulled1 ripe banana1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger½ teaspoon turmeric powder or small fresh turmeric piece1 teaspoon honey (optional)1 tablespoon chia seeds½ teaspoon cinnamon powder1 teaspoon lemon juice4–6 ice cubes (optional)Optional Wellness Boosters1 teaspoon flaxseed oil or ground flaxseed2–3 fresh mint leavesPinch of black pepperDirectionsWash strawberries thoroughly and remove the green tops. Peel the banana and grate the ginger fresh.Pour almond milk or coconut milk into the blender first.Add strawberries, banana, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, lemon juice, and optional honey.Add chia seeds, flaxseed (if using), mint leaves, and black pepper.Blend for 45–60 seconds until smooth and creamy.If using ice cubes, blend again until cold and frothy.Allow the smoothie to sit for 3–5 minutes so the chia seeds can slightly thicken the drink.Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately.