Energizing orange raspberry smoothie packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants.
Indulge in this smoothie for breakfast or as a healthy snack!
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Vitamin-Packed Orange Raspberry Smoothie
Boost your health with a vitamin-packed orange raspberry smoothie! A zesty blend of oranges, raspberries, and bananas for a delicious, nutrient-rich start to your day.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized orange
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup frozen banana slices
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
Instructions
- Peel and segment the orange. Remove the seeds if present.
- Measure the rest of the ingredients and set aside.
- To a high-speed blender or a Nutribullet, add frozen fruit first, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend for 3-4 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*For recipe notes, smoothie variations, benefits, and more, scroll past the recipe!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 41.2g
- Fat: 1.1g
- Carbohydrates: 60.1g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 4.4g
Benefits Of Raspberry Orange Smoothie:
This quick fruit orange smoothie is packed with benefits.
On top of that, it also tastes divine, and is so easy to make!
But, here’s an overview of the main benefits of this raspberry and orange smoothie:
- Rich in Antioxidants: Packed with Vitamin C from the orange and raspberries, this smoothie helps combat oxidative stress and supports a healthy immune system.
- Energizing: The natural sugars from fruits and honey (or maple syrup) provide a quick energy boost, making it a great choice for a morning or pre-workout drink.
- High in Fiber: With raspberries and banana, this smoothie is high in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health and helping to keep you feeling full longer.
- Hydrating: The fluid content from the fruits and almond milk contributes to daily hydration needs, making it a refreshing choice any time of the day.
- Bone Health Support: If the almond milk is fortified, this smoothie can be a good source of Calcium and Vitamin D, important for bone health.
- Heart Healthy: The unsaturated fats from almond milk and the fiber from the fruits can contribute to heart health by supporting healthy cholesterol levels.
- Naturally Sweet and Delicious: The combination of sweet fruits with the subtle richness of honey or maple syrup makes this smoothie a delightfully sweet treat without the need for added sugars.
If you love raspberry smoothies and orange smoothies, you should also try my raspberry and apple smoothie, as well as my berry orange juice smoothie!
Smoothie Variations And Recipe Notes
If you feel like experimenting with flavors, you could try some tasty variations of this smoothie I have personally tested.
I tested a lot more than 5 variations, but some of them didn’t come out as delicious.
So, here are my suggestions:
- No Banana Variation: Swap the banana for pineapple or mango.
- Creamier Variation: Add 1/2 cup of yogurt for a creamier smoothie and higher in protein.
- Vegan Variation: Use maple syrup or agave instead of honey for a vegan smoothie.
- Nut-Free Smoothie: Use coconut or oat milk instead of almond milk for a nut-free smoothie.
- Green Power: Incorporate a handful or two of leafy greens. Greens such as spinach won’t impact the flavor at all.
Equipment
From testing 8 different blenders, Nutribullet was my favorite to use to make this smoothie.
| Blender Type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Nutribullet 600 | ✓ |
| Vitamix Blender Propel 510 | ✓ |
| BlendJet 4000mAh | ✓ |
| Ninja Blender BL610 | ✓ |
| Oster 6640 Blender | x |
| Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender | ✓ |
| AMZChef Blender 1800 W | ✓ |
| Wamife Blender | ✓ |
Only the Oster blender wasn’t compatible with this recipe, but you can still make it with an Oster.
You will just need to use 1/2 cup extra almond milk. It just means the smoothie won’t come out as thick.
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