Orange Banana Smoothie Drink (Printable Format)
A bright and creamy blend of citrus and banana, perfect for a quick healthy start or boost.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 1 ripe banana
→ Liquids
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed preferred
05 - 1/4 cup cold water, optional for consistency
→ Flavor & Texture
06 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional to taste
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
→ Ice
08 - 1 cup ice cubes (about 8-10 cubes)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place orange segments, banana, Greek yogurt, orange juice, honey (if using), vanilla extract (if using), and ice into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste and modify sweetness or thickness by adding honey or water as desired.
04 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately, garnished with an orange slice if preferred.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes like sunshine in a glass and takes less time than scrolling through your phone.
- Real fruit and Greek yogurt mean it actually fills you up, not just makes you feel virtuous for five minutes.
- One blender, five minutes, zero waste—the dream breakfast on chaotic mornings.
02 -
- Frozen bananas make it thick and creamy in a way fresh bananas never can; start using them and you'll wonder why you ever used room-temperature fruit.
- Don't skip the pinch of salt—it sounds weird, but a tiny bit makes all the citrus flavor pop without making it taste salty.
03 -
- Blend the liquid first with the yogurt for a few seconds to create a smooth base, then add fruit and ice for a totally creamy texture every single time.
- If your blender sounds like it's struggling, stop and rearrange—sometimes the fruit gets wedged and a quick shuffle makes all the difference.