Description
A bright and zesty smoothie that combines the flavors of orange, carrot, and ginger for a refreshing and energizing drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented (or 1 cup orange segments)
- 1 medium carrot, scrubbed and sliced into coins
- 1 small piece fresh ginger, about 1 teaspoon grated or 1⁄2-inch knob
- 1 frozen banana for creaminess, or 4 to 6 ice cubes
- 1⁄2 to 3⁄4 cup cold water, coconut water, or orange juice
- Optional add-ins: 2 tablespoons plain yogurt or hemp seeds, a squeeze of lemon, small pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Add the liquids first to help the blades catch.
- Layer the carrot coins and ginger, then the orange segments, then the frozen banana or ice on top.
- Blend on low to start, then move to high for 30 to 45 seconds until smooth.
- Taste and adjust. Add more ginger for heat, more liquid for a thinner drink, or a dash of your preferred natural sweetener if your oranges are tart.
- Pour into a chilled glass. If it separates a little, give it a quick swirl with a spoon.
Notes
Freeze orange segments and banana beforehand for a frosty sip. Customize with various add-ins for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg