Blood Orange Banana Smoothie.

This blood orange banana smoothie is such a pretty shade of pink and contains tons of antioxidants and vitamin C. A great way to start your day and stay healthy this winter!

This is the time of year when one of my favorite fruits appears…the blood orange. I love all the citrus fruits available in the winter months, but blood oranges are extra special.

There’s just something so neat about them…they look fairly normal on the outside, but slice them open, and you see their gorgeous ruby red flesh. I love the flavor – it’s sweet and slightly less acidic than other varieties of oranges. And when you add the juice to this blood orange banana smoothie, it makes the prettiest pink shade. Just right for Valentine’s Day!

Ingredients

• bananas
• blood oranges
• frozen strawberries
• frozen peaches

Substitutions

Of course if you can’t find blood oranges in your area, you can substitute any variety of orange that you like. Try Cara Cara oranges, navel oranges, or tangerines.

And if you can find blood oranges, and haven’t tried them yet, you should grab some the next time you’re out! I think you’ll love them.

You can use mango instead of peaches, and raspberries instead of strawberries if you like.

Nutrition

As you may have guessed by looking at their rich color, blood oranges contain a lot of antioxidants. Just like all red and blue fruits and vegetables, blood oranges contain anthocyanins, which are antioxidants that are thought to have a protective role in preventing cancer.  Blood oranges also have a very high amount of vitamin C, as do the strawberries in this smoothie.

Bananas are high in potassium and contain fiber as well, and give this smoothie a frosty, creamy texture.

This particular combination of fruits tastes amazing and gives you a lot of antioxidants, too!

More Dairy Free Smoothies

• Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie
• Mango Citrus Smoothie
• Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie

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Recipe

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Blood Orange Banana Smoothie.

A vibrant and healthy blood orange banana smoothie is a lovely way to start your day!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.

Keyword citrus drink, easy breakfast recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 1

Calories 202 kcal

Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

• 1 banana sliced and frozen
• ¾ cup frozen peaches
• ¾ cup frozen strawberries
• 3 blood oranges juiced

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

1. Place the banana slices, peaches, and strawberries in a blender. Let sit for about 10 minutes to thaw slightly.
2. Add the freshly squeezed blood orange juice. Blend on high speed until smooth.
3. Drink immediately.

Recipe Notes

If you can’t find blood oranges, you can use a different type of orange, like Cara Cara or navel oranges.

You can use mangoes instead of peaches if you like. Raspberries or cherries can be substituted for strawberries.

Nutrition Facts

Blood Orange Banana Smoothie.

Amount per Serving

Calories

202

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

1

g

2

%

Sodium

 

2

mg

0

%

Potassium

 

877

mg

25

%

Carbohydrates

 

50

g

17

%

Fiber

 

7

g

29

%

Sugar

 

33

g

37

%

Protein

 

3

g

6

%

Vitamin A

 

540

IU

11

%

Vitamin C

 

102.1

mg

124

%

Calcium

 

33

mg

3

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Do you like blood oranges? What’s your favorite way to enjoy them?

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