Fresh Citrus Smoothie (Printable Version)
A vibrant blend of citrus fruits offering a refreshing, vitamin-rich beverage perfect for busy mornings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Fruit
01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 1 medium pink grapefruit, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 small lemon, peeled and seeded
04 - 1 ripe banana
→ Liquids
05 - 1/2 cup coconut water (or plain water)
→ Optional Additions
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional, for sweetness)
07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
# How To Make:
01 - Combine the orange, grapefruit, lemon, and banana in a blender.
02 - Add coconut water (or plain water) and ice cubes (if using).
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth.
04 - Taste, and add honey or agave syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately, garnished with a citrus slice if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of three different citrus fruits creates layers of flavor that store-bought smoothies never quite capture.
- You can throw this together even when youre half-awake, and the vitamin C blast will wake you up faster than coffee ever could.
02 -
- Never include any of the white pith from citrus fruits or your smoothie will have an unpleasant bitter aftertaste that cant be fixed with sweetener.
- Freezing banana chunks ahead of time eliminates the need for ice and creates an incredibly silky texture that changed my smoothie game forever.
03 -
- Roll your citrus fruits firmly on the counter before cutting to break the internal membranes, which releases more juice and makes them easier to blend completely smooth.
- Adding just a tiny pinch of salt - about 1/8 teaspoon - mysteriously enhances the sweetness of the fruit without tasting salty at all.