Vegan Refreshing Orange Smoothie
Brighten up your day with this Vegan Refreshing Orange Smoothie, a perfect blend of vibrant citrus and creamy indulgence that’s both nutritious and delicious. Packed with fresh oranges, frozen banana, and unsweetened almond milk, this smoothie offers a naturally sweet and dairy-free treat that’s ideal for breakfast or a mid-day boost. Enhanced with chia seeds for added fiber and omega-3s, a hint of fresh ginger for zing, and optional maple syrup for extra sweetness, every sip bursts with flavor and health benefits. The addition of ice cubes makes it pleasantly chilled, while fresh mint leaves add a pop of freshness to the garnish. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this refreshing smoothie is a vegan-friendly drink that feels like sunshine in a glass—perfect for hot summer mornings or anytime you want a boost of energy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces fresh orange
- 1 piece frozen banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 4 pieces ice cubes
- 3 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
Peel the oranges and separate into segments, removing any seeds.
Cut the frozen banana into slices for easier blending.
Peel a small piece of fresh ginger and grate to obtain about 0.5 teaspoon.
In a blender, combine orange segments, banana slices, almond milk, chia seeds, grated ginger, and ice cubes.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. If your blender struggles, stop occasionally to scrape down the sides.
Taste and add maple syrup if required for extra sweetness.
Pour the smoothie into glasses.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.0 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 150 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 621 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1115 mg | 24% | |
*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.
