whole orange smoothie
The orange smoothie is a vibrant, fiber-packed drink that blends whole citrus with creamy yogurt and oats for a naturally sweet, energizing breakfast. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-added-sugar smoothie delivers sunshine in a glass and keeps you full till lunch.
Orange smoothie Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet oranges, peel removed, white pith left intact, seeds discarded
- 1 medium carrot, scrubbed and roughly chopped
- 1 small ripe banana, peeled
- 150 g plain Greek yogurt (about ⅔ cup)
- 40 g rolled oats (¼ cup)
- 120 ml cold water or unsweetened almond milk (½ cup), plus more to adjust consistency
- 1 cm fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, taste first)
- 4 ice cubes
Instructions:
- Prepare the produce: Rinse oranges and carrot. Peel the oranges, keeping as much pith as possible, and roughly chop both oranges and carrot.
- Load the blender: Add orange pieces, carrot, banana, Greek yogurt, rolled oats, water or almond milk, and sliced ginger.
- Blend until smooth: Start on low speed for 15 seconds, then increase to high for 45–60 seconds until silky. Scrape down sides and add a splash more liquid if too thick.
- Sweeten & chill: Taste; if desired, drizzle in honey or maple syrup. Add ice cubes and pulse 5–10 seconds to chill without over-diluting.
- Serve: Pour into two tall glasses and enjoy immediately while cold and vibrant.
- Flavor twist: Swap ginger for a pinch of cinnamon for a warmer profile.
- Green boost: Blend in a handful of baby spinach for extra nutrients.
- Make-ahead: Refrigerate up to 24 hours in a sealed jar; shake well before drinking.
FAQ:
Q: Can I use frozen fruit in this whole-orange-smoothie?
A: Absolutely. Replace fresh banana with frozen banana slices or add frozen orange segments; this makes the smoothie extra cold without extra ice.
Q: Is the white pith of the orange bitter?
A: The pith is mildly bitter, but in this recipe it balances the sweetness and adds valuable fiber and antioxidants. You won’t notice any unpleasant taste once blended.
Q: How can I make this dairy-free?
A: Swap Greek yogurt for a thick coconut or almond yogurt and use unsweetened almond milk instead of water for a creamy vegan version.
Conclusion:
Blend this whole-orange-smoothie whenever you need a quick, nutritious burst of citrus energy.