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Blood Orange Smoothie: The Ultimate Guide to a Delicious & Healthy Drink

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A vibrant blood orange smoothie with frozen banana, Greek yogurt, and honey. Packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants, it’s a healthy and delicious start to your day!

Ingredients

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  • 2 large blood oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 1 frozen banana, sliced
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or non-fat)
  • 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • Ice cubes (optional)
  • Optional toppings: blood orange slice, chia seeds, granola

Instructions

  1. Prepare Blood Oranges: Wash, peel, and segment blood oranges, reserving the juice.
  2. Blend Ingredients: Add blood orange segments, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, milk, honey (if using), vanilla extract, and salt to a blender.
  3. Add Ice (Optional): Add ice cubes for a thicker smoothie.
  4. Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if too thick, or more ice/banana if too thin.
  5. Taste and Adjust: Adjust sweetness with honey/maple syrup or tartness with lemon/lime juice.
  6. Add Reserved Juice: Pour in reserved blood orange juice and blend briefly.
  7. Serve: Pour into a glass, add optional toppings (blood orange slice, chia seeds, granola), and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use fresh, in-season blood oranges.
  • Adjust sweetness to your preference.
  • Add a handful of spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
  • Boost protein with a scoop of protein powder.
  • Get creative with toppings!
  • If you can’t find blood oranges, you can substitute regular oranges or tangerines.
  • Make it vegan by using plant-based yogurt and non-dairy milk.
  • Add healthy fats with a tablespoon of almond butter or avocado.
  • Pour leftover smoothie into popsicle molds for a refreshing frozen treat.

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