🍊🥕 Orange & Carrot Smoothie
🎯 Difficulty: Easy
⏱️ Time: 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 2
🔥 Estimated Calories: ~150–180 kcal per serving
🧂 Ingredients
- Oranges (peeled): 2 medium (~140g, ~80 kcal)
- Carrot (peeled and chopped): 1 medium (~50g, ~20 kcal)
- Greek yogurt (optional): 1/2 cup (~70g, ~100 kcal)
- Honey or sweetener (optional): 1 tbsp (~60 kcal)
- Water or coconut water: 1/2 cup
- Ice cubes (optional)
👨🍳 Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Ingredients
- Peel and chop the oranges.
- Peel and chop the carrot into smaller pieces for easier blending.
Step 2: Blend the Smoothie
- Add all the ingredients into a blender: oranges, carrot, yogurt (if using), honey (if using), and water (or coconut water).
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Adjust Consistency (Optional)
- If the smoothie is too thick, add more water to achieve your desired consistency.
- Optionally, add ice cubes for a chilled smoothie.
Step 4: Serve
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
- You can garnish with a slice of orange or carrot on the rim for a fun touch.
💡 Tips
- For a boost in flavor, you can add a pinch of ginger or turmeric, which also have added health benefits.
- This smoothie is great for a vitamin C and beta-carotene boost, perfect for immune support.
- For a dairy-free option, swap Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
- Great for a quick breakfast or snack!
