Description
Enjoy a refreshing and nutritious Green Orange Julius Smoothie that blends the natural sweetness of oranges and bananas with the vibrant freshness of spinach. This easy-to-make smoothie is perfect for a quick breakfast or an energizing snack, combining creamy texture with a zesty citrus punch.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup milk, any kind (whole milk recommended)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 medium orange, peeled
- 1/2 banana, frozen preferred
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 6–8 ice cubes, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel the medium orange and measure out half a banana, preferably frozen for extra creaminess. Gather fresh spinach, milk, and frozen orange juice concentrate.
- Combine in Blender: Add the milk, frozen orange juice concentrate (start with 1 tablespoon), peeled orange, banana, fresh spinach, and ice cubes into a blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy. Adjust the thickness by adding more ice or milk as desired.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste your smoothie and, if needed, add an additional tablespoon of frozen orange juice concentrate for more citrus flavor. Blend briefly again to combine.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass. This recipe yields about 14-16 ounces, perfect for one serving. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- The riper the banana, the sweeter your smoothie will be, so select accordingly to your sweetness preference.
- Using frozen banana and orange juice concentrate helps achieve a thicker, colder smoothie without watering it down.
- Adjust ice cubes to control the smoothie’s consistency.
