My Favorite Breakfast Smoothie
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4.9
My Favorite Breakfast Smoothie
Description
My Favorite Breakfast Smoothie mixes carrot juice, ground flaxseed, peeled orange and lime, a ripe pear, fresh spinach, and frozen banana with frozen blueberries or strawberries. The carrot juice provides a slightly sweet, vegetal base, while the citrus elements brighten the flavor, with lime adding a distinctive sharpness. The frozen banana and berries contribute body and chilled smoothness, enriching the texture and natural sweetness. Ground flaxseed introduces slight nuttiness and fiber without altering the taste significantly.
The smoothie’s flavor balance and texture come from fresh fruit and juice combined with frozen ingredients, producing a cold and creamy consistency. It is designed as a nutritious and fresh breakfast option with a complex mix of flavors but no overpowering sweetness.
The recipe is versatile—carrot juice can be swapped for mango blend, and apple can replace pear—to suit availability or taste preferences. Adding ice cubes allows for a thicker consistency when desired. Ordering ingredients in the blender with liquids at the bottom and frozen items on top helps efficient blending, particularly with certain blender models.
Ingredients
- 1 cup carrot juice 100%
- 1-2 tablespoons Flaxseed ground
- 1 orange peeled
- ½ lime peeled
- 1 pear soft ripe, cored and cut into quarters
- 1 to 2 to 2 spinach fresh, handfuls
- 1 banana frozen
- 1 cup blueberries or strawberries, frozen
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth (if you have a Blendtec, it works best to combine them in the order listed - liquids at the bottom, frozen at the top).
Notes
- This smoothie is adaptable; you can substitute carrot juice with organic mango blends or apple for pear while maintaining a similar flavor profile.
- The lime adds a refreshing note that brightens the overall taste; adjusting its amount changes the tanginess level.
- For a thicker, colder smoothie, add a handful of ice cubes and blend again.
- Adding ingredients to the blender with liquids first and frozen items on top aids blending efficiency, especially with some blender models.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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