Orange Smoothie Recipe
Orange smoothies are delicious and full of life. Smooth and creamy from ripe bananas and Greek yogurt, this refreshing drink captures the essence of freshly squeezed oranges. The Orange Smoothie is a delicious and healthy beverage that will revive your senses with its burst of natural sweetness and its plenty of immune-boosting vitamin C.
Ingredients
- 2 large oranges freshly squeezed or orange juice
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup optional for added sweetness
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- If using fresh oranges, peel and segment them. If using orange juice, skip to the next step.
- Place the orange segments (or orange juice) in a blender.
- Add the ripe banana, Greek yogurt, and honey or agave syrup (if using) to the blender.
- Toss in the ice cubes to chill the smoothie and provide a thick, creamy texture.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy without any lumps.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 27g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin D: 0%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 2%
- Potassium: 8%