This Fresh Orange Smoothie is made with blended whole oranges! It's light, creamy, healthy, and refreshing, and made with yogurt. No banana!
This smoothie tastes just like an Orange Julius… but so much healthier! Made with fresh whole oranges, yogurt, and milk, it’s creamy, naturally sweet, and refreshingly vibrant—no guilt.
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Reasons to love
- Whole-food goodness: Powered by whole oranges, Greek yogurt, milk, and honey—this shake delivers clean, natural sweetness.
- Banana-free: Perfect for picky eaters or anyone looking to enjoy a creamy, fruity shake without the taste of banana.
- Fiber-rich & nutritious: Using whole oranges instead of juice gives your smoothie a serious fiber boost, keeping you fuller longer—unlike a glass of Orange Julius-style juice with its fiber stripped away.
How to cut an orange for blending?
Place the orange on a cutting board and slice off about ½-inch from both ends to create flat, stable surfaces. Stand the orange upright, then slice away the peel and white pith, following the curve of the fruit until only the juicy flesh remains. Once peeled down to the clean orange, cut it in half, then into quarters. Add the segments to your blender and blend until smooth.
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Fresh Orange Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 oranges
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
Blenders
Instructions
- Using a chef’s knife, cut off the top and bottom of the peel of the orange.
- Go down the sides, trying to keep as much of the flesh intact as possible. (This removes all the white pith and the fibrous membranes leaving the juicy flesh inside). Cut the orange into chunks.
- Add cut oranges, milk, yogurt and honey into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
Best Blenders to use
A high powered blender is helpful in blending the orange segments well along with the milk and yogurt. Our two standard go to blenders are-
- Vitamix - It is a splurge but it is one the best home blenders on the market. It works great in blending the fruit smoothe and is also perfect when making a larger quantity.
- Nutri Bullet - One of our favorites for the size and convenience. We tend to use this almost everyday. It is cost effective and perfect in making a single serve shake.
Recipe tips
- Skip the ice! Since fresh orange and milk already have enough liquid, ice isn’t necessary—and can dilute flavor as it melts. Instead, freeze the orange segments for about an hour before blending. You’ll get a refreshingly cool consistency and a thicker, milkshake-like texture without watering it down.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in sealed mason jars for up to 2 days.
- Add vanilla extract to make it taste more like a creamsicle!
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