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Orange Smoothie

Healthy Orange Smoothie: A Refreshing Vegan Delight

This Healthy Orange Smoothie is a refreshing vegan delight packed with vitamin C, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Smoothie
  • 3 medium oranges Navel or Cara Cara varieties preferred
  • 1 cup orange juice fresh-squeezed enhances flavor
  • 1 cup milk of choice almond, oat, or coconut milk for dairy-free
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract omit if using vanilla-flavored milk
  • to taste sweetener maple syrup, honey, or stevia for additional sweetness

Equipment

  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Orange Smoothie
  1. Gather your fresh oranges, orange juice, and milk of choice. Freeze orange juice in ice cube trays for a thicker smoothie.
  2. Peel the oranges, remove seeds, and cut into sections.
  3. Blend the orange sections, frozen orange juice cubes (if using), and milk until smooth.
  4. Check the texture; add more milk or orange juice if too thick, blend again.
  5. Pour into chilled glasses and enjoy immediately.
  6. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh, ripe oranges for the best flavor and feel free to experiment with different non-dairy milk options.

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