San Diego Sunshine
Brighten your day with the vibrant flavors of the "San Diego Sunshine" smoothie—an irresistibly refreshing blend inspired by Southern California's sunny vibes. Bursting with fresh orange juice, frozen mango, and pineapple chunks, this tropical drink offers a natural sweetness balanced with creamy Greek yogurt and a touch of honey. Chia seeds add a healthy dose of fiber and omega-3s, while fresh mint leaves provide a hint of herbal coolness. Perfectly chilled with ice cubes, this smoothie is delightfully smooth and ready in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal breakfast, snack, or post-workout treat. Serve this sunshine in a glass garnished with mint, and soak up the deliciously healthy taste of paradise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 cup Frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup Frozen pineapple chunks
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Chia seeds
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 4 pieces Ice cubes
Instructions
1. Add the fresh orange juice, frozen mango chunks, frozen pineapple chunks, Greek yogurt, and honey to a high-speed blender.
2. Sprinkle in the chia seeds and toss in the fresh mint leaves for a hint of freshness.
3. Add the ice cubes to the blender to give the smoothie a perfect chilled texture.
4. Blend on high speed for about 1–2 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash of orange juice and blend again.
5. Pause the blender and use a spoon to scrape down the sides if needed to ensure an even blend.
6. Once blended, taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with a touch more honey if desired.
7. Pour the smoothie into two tall glasses and garnish with a fresh mint leaf on top for presentation.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your San Diego Sunshine smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 49 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.0 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.1 g | ||
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1352 mg | 29% | |
*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.
