Almond Orange Smoothie
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Almond Orange Smoothie
Description
The Almond Orange Smoothie combines navel and Cara Cara oranges, peeled and blended with banana which adds natural sweetness and creaminess. Almond butter contributes subtle nuttiness and a smooth texture, while the scraped vanilla bean or extract adds gentle aromatic depth. Water thins the mixture to a drinkable consistency.
Blending all ingredients until smooth yields a vibrant orange-colored smoothie that is bright and refreshing with a creamy mouthfeel from the banana and almond butter. The natural sugars from fruit balance the acidity of the oranges.
Enjoy this smoothie as a light breakfast or refreshing snack. It is quick to prepare and uses whole fruits and nut butter for natural flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
- 2 orange peeled, navel
- 2 orange peeled, Cara Cara variety
- 1 banana peeled
- 1 cup water
- 1 vanilla bean scraped (or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract)
- 2 tbsp almond butter
Instructions
- Place all items in a high-powered blender and blend for 30 seconds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 800mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 157.6mg | 175% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.