Super Citrus Smoothie
Let’s just close out eyes and pretend we’re sitting under an orange tree. An orange tree heavy with fruit… but with the occasional late blooming blossom. There are honey bees too. Just a few. The friendly kind. The kind of honeybees that remind you that life is full of creatures big and small… and we all have tasks to do.
Let’s just hang out under our orange tree for a while. Right here in the shade, greeted by little spots of sun as the wind spreads the leaves.
It’s nice here.
Sweet. Thanks. I’m glad you’re here.
Simple. Big. Bright. Tangy. A game changer, taking your day from overcast to bright and shiny with just a sip.
Thank you to Tracy and Sunset Magazine for the inspiration.
Super Citrus Smoothie
adapted from Sunset Magazine
Here’s what you’ll need for one big smoothie:
A juicer
A blender
2 Tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
the juice of 1/2 a grapefruit (save the other half for tomorrow’s smoothie?)
1/2 cup fresh orange or tangerine juice
2 tablespoons honey
heaping 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 frozen banana (they blend better when frozen)
1/2 cup ice cubes
In a blender, combine juices, yogurt, and honey. Blend for a few seconds. Add the ice cubes and blend until smooth. This recipe makes one giant smoothie. Yumtown.
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oh my. i made a frozen strawberry shake for breakfast and i feel a little shy about wanting to take the blender back out and making this… NOW.
mmm
That looks so good. I’m going to have to try it.
We are so into citrus and this smoothie is so fresh and tasty. Thanks for the recipe, we might even take this in our thermos for school snack!
i’m normally not into citrusy smoothies, but i have to say i think i have a change of heart now.. this is a must try recipe…
I just made this smoothie. Love it!! :-)
YUM!
I am very into smoothies currently!
But I am sooo lazy so I usually just peel my oranges and throw them right into the blender. Keeps the fiber and is super tasty. (If you don’t like pulp…dont do that)
I went grocery shopping today and spent 50 dollars and bought 99% fruit. YUM!
smoothies 4 life!
haha
Looks tasty, and right up my alley :) The only change I’d make here is to use one T honey per serving.
I JUST FOUND MY NEW FAVORITE PERSONAL SMOOTHIE !!!!!! THANKS FOR THE RECIPE !!!! I REALLY LOVE YOUR COOKING BLOG !! YOU MUST BE A PROFESSIONAL CHEF !!!!! CAN YOU INVENT A SMOOTHIE WITH RASPBERRIES AND BLACKBERRIES,AND STRAWBERRIES ? I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR RECIPE FOR IT.
yum. saw this, made this, enjoyed this
i am definitely bookmarking this recipe :) right now i have a whole bag of oranges i STILL haven’t touched since college started, and i’m thinking this is the best way to use em. plus i always have honey and greek yogurt and bananas. mmmm :)))