Description
Orange sunshine meets pure refreshment in this silky smooth Brazilian blender marvel. Cool citrus waves combine with icy goodness, delivering instant tropical pleasure for wellness seekers craving natural liquid energy.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Fruits:
- 4 large oranges, peeled and quartered
- 2 medium bananas
Dairy and Milk Alternatives:
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) almond milk
- 0.25 cup (60 grams) plain Greek yogurt
Optional Ingredient:
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) ice (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and segment the fresh oranges, removing any seeds and excess pith to ensure a smooth, pure citrus flavor.
- Transfer the orange segments into the blender, accompanied by the remaining ingredients.
- Secure the blender lid tightly and activate the appliance at medium-high velocity, creating a uniform, velvety consistency.
- Allow the mixture to blend until no visible fruit chunks remain and the texture appears silky and homogeneous.
- Gently pour the vibrant orange smoothie into chilled serving glasses, distributing the liquid evenly.
- For an elegant presentation, delicately arrange a thin orange slice on the glass rim or float it atop the smoothie surface.
- Serve immediately to preserve the smoothie’s optimal temperature and freshness, enjoying the bright, invigorating tropical essence.
Notes
- Peel oranges carefully to remove all white pith, which can add bitterness to your smoothie’s flavor profile.
- Use ripe, juicy oranges for maximum sweetness and natural sugar content without adding extra sweeteners.
- Freeze orange segments beforehand for an extra thick and frosty smoothie texture that feels like a refreshing dessert.
- Consider adding a handful of spinach or kale for a nutrient boost without compromising the bright citrus taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 2mg