Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Orange Smoothie
Brighten your day with this Mediterranean Diet Refreshing Orange Smoothie, a vibrant and nutritious blend of wholesome ingredients that embodies the essence of Mediterranean-inspired eating. Packed with fresh oranges and banana for natural sweetness, creamy Greek yogurt for a protein boost, and invigorating mint leaves for a refreshing twist, this smoothie is a perfect balance of flavor and health. Enhanced with chia seeds for added fiber and honey for a touch of indulgence, it’s a cooling treat that’s perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or a post-workout recharge. Ready in just 10 minutes, this smoothie offers a delicious way to embrace Mediterranean flavors while staying energized and hydrated. Serve it chilled to savor a taste of sunshine in every sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Fresh oranges
- 1 whole Banana
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
Peel the oranges and remove any seeds. Cut them into quarters to make blending easier.
Peel the banana and break it into smaller chunks.
In a blender, add the orange quarters, banana pieces, Greek yogurt, and fresh mint leaves.
Add the tablespoon of honey and chia seeds to the blender for extra sweetness and nutritional benefits.
Add the ice cubes to provide a refreshing chilled texture to the smoothie.
Blend all the ingredients at high speed until smooth and creamy. You might need to pause and scrape down the sides if the ingredients stick.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness with additional honey if desired.
Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.0 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1164 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
