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This Blood Orange Protein Smoothie recipe is packed with vitamin C and the antioxidants to keep you happy and healthy through the cold days!
This Blood Orange Smoothie is my favorite thing to make during the colder months. Just makes your day a little brighter, ya know?
Blood oranges are in their peak season from December through May which is also the peak season for all things citrus.
Wanna know something cool about the blood oranges?
There are three varieties of blood oranges: Moro, Tarocco, and Sanguinello.
Moro
This variety has the most intense flavor and color. Its flavor has
hints of raspberry and is much more intense compared to the regular orange. The Moro is in season from December through March.
Tarocco
Tarocco the most popular orange in Italy. It’s the sweetest out of all three varieties making it the most popular blood orange. It also has the highest concentration of vitamin C of any orange variety grown in the world.
Sanguinello
This variety has reddish skin. Its flesh is orange with multiple blood-colored streaks.
Because blood oranges are high in vitamin C and antioxidants they make perfect winter smoothies. Vitamin C gets you a little bit of mood boost and keeps the cold away.
You can also turn this smoothie into a breakfast smoothie if you add a half cup of oats to it. Or have it as a post-workout smoothie by adding protein powder.
Go with either unflavored or vanilla protein powder – you don’t want something overpowering like mocha to mute the taste of the blood orange.
P.S. If you’re into smoothies check out other delicious recipes below:
P.S. If you’re into smoothies check out other delicious recipes below:
- Green Citrus Smoothie
- Green Breakfast Smoothie
- Strawberry Breakfast Smoothie
- Morning Mocha Breakfast Smoothie
Ready? Let’s do it!
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This Blood Orange Smoothie recipe is packed with vitamin C and the antioxidants to keep your happy and healthy through the cold days!
- 1 blood orange
- 1 tsp of blood orange zest
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp plain non-dairy yoghurt
- ¾ cup nut milk
- ½ cup ice
- 1 scoop unflavored protein powder
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Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until everything is well combined.
Nutrition Information: Calories: 324 Fat: 2.5 g Saturated fat: 0.2 g Carbohydrates: 55.3 g Dietary Fiber: 9.2 g Sugar: 33.6 g Sodium: 311 mg Protein: 23.8 g
My brand new cookbook is out on Amazon! It’s called “30-Minute Plant-Based Recipes” and it’s perfect for busy vegans. Grab it now!
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