Like most of you, I’m trying to keep a lot of balls in the air. As a result, sometimes it’s easy to let my own health – especially healthy eating – slip to the bottom of my priority list. I can’t always control my schedule, but I can do something for my health every morning. So every day, I make sure to eat a healthy breakfast. Frequently, my breakfast consists of a big, fruit- and vegetable- packed smoothie. (When I don’t make a smoothie, I usually make a yogurt, fruit and nut bowl.) A smoothie tastes like a treat, and gives me five or more servings of fruits and vegetables to start the day. I like all kinds of smoothies, but this Super Orange Smoothie recipe is my favorite.
I’d love for you to give it a try and tell me what you think. And be sure to check out all the great recipes that are featured in this year’s smoothie competition.
Super Orange Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup carrot juice
- 1 medium banana (ripe)
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)
Directions
| Allow the frozen fruit to thaw for a few minutes (or defrost it in the microwave for 30-40 seconds) - it should still be frozen, but not frozen solid. Combine the ingredients in a blender and mix well. If it's too thick, add a little more orange juice and blend again. (You can also throw in a handful of spinach for additional nutrition, but it does mess up the pretty orange color!) | |
jugglingrealfoodandreallife says
It’s amazing to me how many smoothie combinations there are Gaye. Your winning combination is one that certainly won’t be forgotten. The orange color of this smoothie is unique and beautiful. It’s like a little cup of sunshine each morning.
GC says
Thanks Christina. I love the color too.
Gaye
Audrey @ Gluten-Free Vegan Love says
Great recipe — looks sooo refreshing!
GC says
Thanks Audrey. It really is delicious.
Gaye
dishofdailylife says
That looks really good! My daughter is the smoothie queen around here…I’m going to share it with her as well!
GC says
Thanks Michelle. It really is my favorite smoothie.
Gaye
Camille says
This sounds so good! We make green smoothies a lot, and I’ve never thought of this combo, we will be trying it very soon!
GC says
Thanks Camille. It is delicious! And you can add spinach to it, although that “messes with” the lovely orange color!
Carrie Groneman says
How cool is that! You’re a WINNER (did you get a leg lamp? lol) and this recipe looks so energizing, refreshing and down-right yummy. I must give it a try very soon. Shared all over the planet and featured on my fb page. Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow
GC says
Thanks so much, Carrie! And thanks for sharing – I really appreciate it!
Gaye