A refreshing and nutritious blend of ripe bananas and sweet oranges, this Healthy Banana Orange Smoothie is packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Gluten-free and vegan.
Want a delicious smoothie that promotes a healthy immune system and can be enjoyed any time of the day? This recipe has the perfect combination of creamy banana and bright citrus.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- Great way to get your daily servings of fruits
- Like a healthy orange creamsicle!
- Simple ingredients
Ingredients and substitutions
Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.
Banana - Rich in vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, and dietary fiber, bananas add flavor and creamy texture.
Navel orange -An excellent source of vitamin C and essential nutrients, this fresh fruit adds a nice orange flavor that compliments the banana.
Almond milk - I recommend using unsweetened almond milk, but other unsweetened plant-based milk will substitute just fine. Depending on the type of milk, like coconut milk, it may alter the flavor slightly. Regular milk can be used as well.
Chia seeds - A great source of protein, fiber, and fatty acids, chia seeds are naturally gluten-free and a nutritional powerhouse. Good substitutes for chia seeds that also boast health benefits are flax seeds or hemp seeds.
Vanilla extract - Pure vanilla extract gives this healthy smoothie its creamsicle or orange Julius type flavor.
Optional ingredients - Add-ins like collagen powder, vanilla protein powder for a stronger vanilla flavor, or your protein powder of choice work great in this recipe.
Step-by-step instructions
Before you start: Get out all ingredients, this goes quickly!
Step 1: Place almond milk and vanilla in the bowl of a blender followed by the remaining ingredients.
Step 2: Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
Tips
- Using frozen bananas and frozen oranges allows us to skip the need for ice cubes. Slice the banana and section the fresh oranges and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the freezer until frozen solid then transfer the fruit to a freezer-safe ziploc bag.
- This banana smoothie recipe relies on the natural sweetness of whole oranges and bananas. Feel free to add a little bit of the sweetener of your choice like maple syrup, agave nectar, or natural honey to make it a little sweeter.
- If you don't have a blender, you can whip this up in the food processor!
FAQs
Yes! This recipe uses dairy-free milk and bananas for a creamy smoothie that does not require the use of yogurt.
Yes! This recipe works great with regular or vegan protein powder.
Absolutely! If you aren't a fan or don't have chia seeds on hand, you can easily omit them.
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📖 Recipe
Healthy Banana Orange Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 banana sliced and frozen (see notes)
- 1 orange peeled, sectioned, and frozen
- ½ cup almond milk**
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Optional
- collagen powder or protein powder
Instructions
- Place almond milk and vanilla in the bowl of a blender followed by the remaining ingredients.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
Notes
- Using frozen bananas and frozen oranges allows us to skip the need for ice cubes. Slice the banana and section the fresh oranges and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the freezer until frozen solid then transfer the fruit to a freezer-safe ziploc bag.
- This recipe relies on the natural sweetness of fresh fruit. Feel free to add a little bit of the sweetener of your choice like maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey to make it a little sweeter.
- Feel free to add collagen or protein powder.
- **Adjust the amount of almond milk based on the desire for a thicker or thinner smoothie.
- If you don't have a blender, you can whip this up in the food processor!
Sue Green
Was a little too thick. Very refreshing had to add a little water to make it drinkable. Will make it again
Tessa
Hi Sue! Glad you enjoyed it. Adding a little more liquid depending on preference is a great way to customize it. Thank you!