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.
Linds
Just had the best grapefruit in the world for breakfast. Must go buy more for lunch’s smoothie…
Melanie
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!!:)
Memoria
I saw Tracy’s post on this smoothie! Your smoothie looks good, too. I need to make this very soon.
tristan
thank you, my mouth is watering.
Tracy
i heart you, back!
Fioma
This looks just perfect, today in Melb is 37oc, sooo hot,
this would go down a treat right now :)
domestiKatie
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
AllisonMN
delish! i am having this for a snack tomorrow, K?!?!
Mandy Gross
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! :)
Rose
Mmm! Like a big glass of Orangecicle perfection! Looks sunny and sweet!
Jacqui @ So Good & Tasty
What a yummy treat, it sounds so refreshing! I wish I had a fruitful orange tree in my backyard!
Kim
Looks like the ultimate in smooth, creamy and refreshing!
Terresa Wellborn
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…
Sara
I love citrus!! This looks delicious!
Dixie
Yhummmm! Looks way better than an orange julius!