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a dark purple smoothie with an orange slice on a blue table with fresh mint

Blood Orange Berry Smoothie Recipe

Kristina Todini, RDN
Blood Orange Frozen Berry Smoothie, a simple blood orange smoothie recipe featuring winter citrus, frozen berries, leafy greens, and chia seeds. Let's celebrate citrus season!
5 stars (4 ratings)
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks + Cocktails
Cuisine American
Servings 1 smoothie (10 ounces)
Calories 195 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium blood orange peeled
  • ½ cup frozen berries blackberries, blueberries, etc.
  • ½ cup leafy greens spinach, kale, etc.
  • ¼ cup plant-based milk or orange juice
  • 1-2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2-3 single ice cubes
  • Optional: protein powder, matcha, adaptogens, seeds, etc.

Instructions
 

  • Peel oranges and add ingredients to a blender: First, peel your blood orange and separate orange slices, removing seeds. Then add the blood oranges slices to a blender or food processor with frozen berries, leafy greens like kale or spinach, a bit of orange juice, a tablespoon or two of chia seeds to thicken, and a few ice cubes.
  • Blend until smooth: Blend all ingredients until smooth, adding more ice cubes or plant-based milk or orange juice until you reach your desired smoothie consistency. You can also add in additional ingredients to bulk up the smoothie and make a more balanced mini-meal, like oats, protein powder, and nut butter.
  • Pour and add optional garnishes: Finally, pour the smoothie into a glass or a bowl and top with hemp or chia seeds, freeze dried fruit, or coconut flakes. A delicious and healthy winter fruit treat!

Notes

  • Make it a bowl: Use this Blood Orange Frozen Berry Smoothie recipe as the foundation for your next smoothie bowl. Top with colorful winter superfoods such as hemp seeds, sprinkled chia seeds, or freeze dried fruit.
  • Make it a meal: Make it a meal by making this smoothie recipe more filling by adding oats, chia, or a protein like yogurt or protein powder, along with healthy fat such as nut butter.
  • Tools Needed: blender, food processor
  • Leftovers and Storage: Store any smoothie leftovers in the freezer and pull out about 20-30 minutes before eating.
  • Nutrition notes: Nutrition information calculated without optional add-ins. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and free from most major allergens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1smoothieCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 36mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 10gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 687IUVitamin C: 76mgCalcium: 223mgIron: 2mg
Keyword blood orange berry smoothie, blood orange smoothie, gluten free, vegan, winter smoothie
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