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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Breakfast & Brunch

    Healthy Banana Orange Smoothie

    Published: Apr 27, 2023 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    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.

    A smoothie with an orange straw.

    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.

    Ingredients to make a fruit smoothie on marble slab.

    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!

    Oranges in a blender bowl.
    Blended fruit in a blender bowl.

    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!
    Smoothie in a glass with banana slices.

    FAQs

    Can I make a banana orange smoothie without yogurt?

    Yes! This recipe uses dairy-free milk and bananas for a creamy smoothie that does not require the use of yogurt.

    Can I add protein powder to my banana orange smoothie?

    Yes! This recipe works great with regular or vegan protein powder.

    Can I leave out the chia seeds?

    Absolutely! If you aren't a fan or don't have chia seeds on hand, you can easily omit them.

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    Love this recipe? Please consider leaving a 5-star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟rating on the recipe card below and let me know what you think in the comments!

    📖 Recipe

    A smoothie with an orange straw.

    Healthy Banana Orange Smoothie

    A refreshing and nutritious blend of ripe bananas and sweet oranges, this Healthy Banana Orange Smoothie is packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Quick and easy to make, it's a perfect way to start your day.
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 248kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Equipment

    • High Speed Blender

    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!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 377IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Sue Green

      May 02, 2023 at 5:42 am

      4 stars
      Was a little too thick. Very refreshing had to add a little water to make it drinkable. Will make it again

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      • Tessa

        May 02, 2023 at 7:43 am

        Hi Sue! Glad you enjoyed it. Adding a little more liquid depending on preference is a great way to customize it. Thank you!

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