Raspberry Blood Orange Natural Fruit Smoothie
Energize your day with the vibrant and refreshing Raspberry Blood Orange Natural Fruit Smoothie, a wholesome blend of sweet and tangy flavors that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. This delightful recipe combines the rich tartness of fresh raspberries with the citrusy zing of blood orange juice, balanced perfectly by the creamy texture of frozen banana and unsweetened almond milk. With just 5 minutes of prep time, this easy smoothie is a quick, healthy breakfast or snack option, enhanced by the natural sweetness of honey (optional) and finished with a touch of aromatic blood orange zest for garnish. Packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber, this naturally sweetened smoothie is dairy-free, gluten-free, and bursting with vibrant color and flavor—perfect for serving as a refreshing drink or even a light dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raspberries
- 0.5 cup blood orange juice
- 1 piece frozen banana
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 4 pieces ice cubes
- 0.25 teaspoon blood orange zest (for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the raspberries thoroughly and set them aside.
Peel the frozen banana and break it into smaller chunks for easier blending.
Add raspberries, blood orange juice, frozen banana, and unsweetened almond milk into a blender.
Optionally, add honey for extra sweetness, depending on your taste preferences.
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Add ice cubes and blend again until the smoothie achieves a chilled and slightly thickened consistency.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses.
Garnish with a sprinkle of blood orange zest on top for a touch of color and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 942 mg | 20% | |
*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.
