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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Yhummmm! Looks way better than an orange julius!
I love citrus!! This looks delicious!
Yum to all this, including the cute fish glass!
Greek yogurt is a staple in our house, and I wish tangerines were, too. Maybe that could change…
Looks like the ultimate in smooth, creamy and refreshing!
What a yummy treat, it sounds so refreshing! I wish I had a fruitful orange tree in my backyard!
Mmm! Like a big glass of Orangecicle perfection! Looks sunny and sweet!
This sounds amazing! I’ll be trying this! I’m going to have to replace the grapefruit though, can’t have it. I’m thinking I’ll try just more oranges or maybe some pineapple! That would be tasty! :)
delish! i am having this for a snack tomorrow, K?!?!
oh, my mouth is watering! i can’t wait to whip up a batch of this for my cozy sunday breakfast tomorrow morning. what a delicious start to the day!
love your blog…can’t get enough!
-dK
This looks just perfect, today in Melb is 37oc, sooo hot,
this would go down a treat right now :)
i heart you, back!
thank you, my mouth is watering.
I saw Tracy’s post on this smoothie! Your smoothie looks good, too. I need to make this very soon.
I squeezed some fresh OJ this morning (and had a frozen banana in the freezer!)..why oh why did I not think to put them together??*LOL* I am thankful that you and Tracy did…this might be a Sunday morning option for me!!:)
Just had the best grapefruit in the world for breakfast. Must go buy more for lunch’s smoothie…
Can’t wait to try this :) Thanks!!!
love it! i won’t be sitting under the tree tho… i’m scare of bees …. like a lot!
so i might just drink the smoothy in my house, away from all the honeybees :)
xo!
I love me some grapefruit so I am sure I would LOVE this!
This looks so refreshing! Citrus smoothies remind me of Orange Julius :)
very refreshing :)
Citrus and dairy has always kind of freaked me out, but I don’t know, after reading your post and all these excitable people’s comments, I think I might be able to take the plunge… Plus anything with banana is what I’m all about.
This looks so yummy and refreshing. The perfect thing to wake me up in the dead of a New England winter.
I’ve gotten out of my smoothie habit. This will kick start it.
I gasped when I saw the smooth glass with the fish. When I was a kid my Grandma made kool-aid in the matching pitcher. Thanks for the memory.
What a great start to a morning of glass of that would be. Or a great pick me up, after a heavy or/and late night…
Hey Lady Lou,
I’m a fairly new blog stalker and the better for it, Thanks! I live in North Florida and have come to appreciate our local citrus. We have a Meyer Lemon Tree, Lowquat (like a mandarin or tangerine, SO good!), and Kumquat Trees. We also get crates full of citrus all December from friends and family. I’m learning to view citrus as a winter fruit, still doesn’t feel normal but it’s lovely to have around. Thank you for inspiring my breakfast this morning! You’ve done that a lot these days:)
So perfect right now, when the days get SO. LONG. I swear it’s been raining in San Francisco for 100 days straight.
We are being happily pummeled with citrus up here too! I did this Glazed Clementine Chiffon Cake that helped me work my way through one of those giant boxes of them–I thought you might love it too:
http://pieceofcakeblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/lets-get-this-straight.html
I recently found your blog and love reading it! I’m not sure about blog etiquette regarding “awards” especially since they aren’t really legit, but I’m passing one along to you via mine (with a link) so that other people can enjoy your posts as much as me!
I have been craving this smoothie ever since you tweeted about it. plus, it’s been hovering around zero here and I really need to be transported to more sunny, temperate climes. this looks PERFECT. yumtown, indeed!
Sitting under a citrus tree sounds divine! Like Jenny – it’s been bouncing around the 0 degree mark here in MN. I’m over the comfort food – and into the “pretend it’s summer” treats – thanks for sharing!
Oh, duh. Seriously, DUH. That was a totally non-citrus link, though still good. So sorry! Here’s what I meant:
http://pieceofcakeblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/let-sunshine-in.html
i totes magotes just got ingredients to make this smoothie (from tracy’s site) yesterday! it will be my breakfast tomorrow!! w00t!
Joy, I´m your fan! I live in Brazil and I recomend your blog for everybody!
XOXO
Lucinha
I TOTALY LOVE YOUR BLOG CONGRATS.
This looks so tasty, refreshing and healthy – just what I need after a few too many glasses of wine last night!
Jade
I just signed up for your class at Ramekins. I’m really excited to meet you!
I LOVE smoothies!! This sounds so refreshing! LOVE that you used some greek yogurt in it!
I love sitting under the Orange tree with you…heehee
I just made this – AMAZING! I still don’t know what greek yogurt is, but I used plain yogurt and it worked awesome. I’m afraid my brother doesn’t agree with me though – I handed it to him with promises of heaven on earth, he tried some, and nearly gagged, “DISGUSTING!” “You just have bad taste,” I said, and finished the smoothie off for myself.
yumm…i love smoothies, even when its freezing in the winter! yours looks great and i agree frozen bananas are a MUST for smoothies! will definitely have to try something like this!
Oh this looks so yummy! Your exceptional photography and blog in general are making me huuungry! Pleasure to visit here – thanks! :-D
Wow you can not only taste it with the pictures but smell the fruit too. :)
Very refreshing. I am loving citrus fruits right now!
I drink a simple green smoothie of a similar variety! Maybe you will like it too:
**The Spinach Shot**
Large handful of spinach (baby, organic)
1/2 banana
1 cup fresh orange juice
It is surprisingly SWEET and non-grassy tasting. I actually prefer this one over my usual yogurt blend because those can be rather dense and calorie packed.
My friend Lisa introduced me to this quick drink and I love love love it. She tosses everything into a “Magic Bullet” blender and chugs it down like a shot (it’s become pre-party ritual) to help the body deal with, um, after effects of real shots. I also drink it on a regular basis, especially if I am neglecting my veggie intake for the day.
Oh and added bonus when you drink greens smoothie style (rather than pressed/juiced) you also get the fiber!
banana with orange I wanna try this
Perfect morning pick me up!
New to your blog — love it!
The smoothie sounds SOOO unique and delicious!
Lucky me, I have two tangerine trees full of ripe fruit and Greek yogurt and a gift of wild Tupelo honey and… many thanks for the wonderful recipe and lovely writing to go with it.
That looks ridiculously good. Adding Greek yogurt to the shopping list this week…
Side note – My 78 year old aunt has glasses in her Ontario farmhouse that look JUST like that one. I did a doubletake.
I just made this smoothie and it was soooo good. Turns out we didn’t have greek yogurt… or even vanilla yogurt… but somehow we had BANANA yogurt and it was TASTY!!! i will be making another one. tomorrow : )
Really yummy!!!! I’ve made it 3 times this week! I prefer leaving out the honey and lemon…
Very yummy indeed!
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