Raw orange smoothie recipe
2 medium bananas
2 medium oranges
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (or water for a less orangy-taste)
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Directions
1. Get your orange zest off an orange before you peel it. The easiest way to get fresh orange zest is to simply use a clean orange peeler to shave a bit of orange peel off. Collect 1 tbsp's worth.
2. Peel your oranges well using a knife. Cut off most of the white rind so that you just have nice, glistening oranges with very little white rind left.
3. Add all ingredients to your high-speed blender.
4. Blend well.
5. Enjoy your raw orange smoothie!
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
Raw orange smoothie recipe - I was craving a creamy orange smoothie today for some reason. Not sure why! So I put my thinking cap on about what would make this smoothie burst with orange flavour - while at the same time being super smooth and creamy. And here's what I came up with!
It's very easy to make, and the consistency is super creamy and orangy. Note: This is best made with a high-speed blender since oranges can be difficult to get to a smooth consistency in a standard blender due to their fibrous consistency.
Enjoy this raw orange smoothie recipe when you're craving a creamsicle! This recipe makes one serving -- perfect for a snack or dessert.
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Comments
Penelope
Dec 12, 2011
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This looks amazing! I have to admit, I'm a little confused though - why do you need an additional 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons of OJ? Does this have to be fresh squeezed juice you collect from your juicer? Couldn't you just add in a few more slices of orange?
The Rawtarian
Dec 26, 2011
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I am sure you could tweak it if you don't want to make the juice.
You can get it from a juicer or hand squeeze from one of those little glass dishes (that's what I use -- I don't have a big juicer)
I just made it that way to amp up the orange flavor without having to add too much fibrous material (full orange)
Court
Dec 13, 2011
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Yum! I added a little almond milk, some vanilla, and a little stevia and my banana was frozen. It was a little orange-creamcicle-ish! Thanks for another good one!
The Rawtarian
Dec 26, 2011
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Yummers!
Janna
Dec 18, 2011
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Sounds yummy! How many servings does it make? Also, do you juice your own oranges or buy bottled juice?
Thanks.
The Rawtarian
Dec 26, 2011
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2 servings
Best to juice your own but do what is most practical for you and your lifestyle
Andie
Jan 02, 2012
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Wondering for this and other recipes that call for bananas I am allergic to bananas – severe hypoglycemic reaction to sugar alcohol.
What can I use in its place? I’m missing out on alot of great recipes.
The Rawtarian
Jan 02, 2012
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Oh man that sucks Andie!
OK. The tough thing with a banana allergy is that you can't always replace bananas with the same thing because they are used for different purposes depending on the recipe.
In general bananas do two things:
1. Sweeten (perfectly ripe bananas are crazy sweet)
2. Add creaminess
3. Bulk up a sweet recipe
So for sweetening only you could sub with dates.
So for creaminess you could sub with avocado.
For bulk - not sure what to suggest in general. depends on the recipe!
FOR THIS RECIPE:
Add 1 avocado + 1/2 cup dates instead of the bananas.
Hope helpful! Bye for now Andie
PS: Oh no! I bet you can't eat dates, huh?? Try without the dates - it might not be as sweet.
What can you use as a sweetener I wonder?
NaTaSha
Jan 14, 2012
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Instead of the banana, use a mango... ;) ~N~
Ronda Perry
Jan 16, 2012
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When I was a little girl my dad would bring us orange sticks after a long truck driving trip. They were such a treat! Well, I love your orange smoothie. I, too use frozen bananas and vanilla, but this time I added some raw cacao powder. It tastes very much like the orange sticks he brought us. Thanks for the recipe and the memories!
The Rawtarian
Jan 19, 2012
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My pleasure :)
The Rawtarian
Jan 19, 2012
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They do say smell/taste are very linked to memory. Thanks for sharing your lovely story - nice of your dad to bring a treat!
Barbara
Jan 24, 2012
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WOW!! Never heard of anyone else allergic to bananas besides myself!! I will try the mango, thanks for the treat.
Maryanne Flint
Jan 29, 2012
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This is delicious. If this makes 2 servings and I drink half straight away, how long can I keep the other half in the fridge and still retain its goodness.
The Rawtarian
Feb 06, 2012
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Not very long - I usually never store. Just drink it all in one day. Whatever you do, don't store in your blender - that's a bad habit to get into! :) Try pouring in separate glasses, covering in saran wrap. Then give a little stir with a spoon (or shake if you store them in mason jars) when you want to drink. This one might firm up a bit in fridge due to to coconut oil.
Maryanne Flint
Feb 11, 2012
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Thanks a day is good I can never keep any of your recipes longer than a day they are just too yummy. Now I see you have an orange chia seed pudding can't wait to try that one.
The Rawtarian
Feb 11, 2012
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Yah, it's a good one too. You must like your citrus Maryanne :)
Kiki
Feb 19, 2012
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This makes my kitchen counters so messy, but it is so worth it. :)
The Rawtarian
Feb 19, 2012
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Love it Kiki!
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