Orange Banana Smoothie (Printable)

A refreshing blend of citrus and banana with creamy notes, perfect for a healthy, energizing start.

# What You'll 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 freshly squeezed orange juice
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 Make It:

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 smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste and add honey or water as needed to achieve desired sweetness or thickness.
04 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately, optionally garnished with an orange slice.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but actually feels nourishing, so you don't feel guilty sipping it in your pajamas.
  • Five minutes from craving it to drinking it, which means you'll actually make it on busy mornings.
  • The banana hides in the background but makes everything creamy without any weird texture.
02 -
  • A mushy banana will make your smoothie taste like baby food instead of breakfast; ripe means yellow with small brown flecks, not a brown mess.
  • Don't peel and segment your oranges the night before—they dry out and lose their brightness, and you'll taste the difference.
03 -
  • Buy oranges when they're on sale and freeze the juice in ice-cube trays; thaw a cube or two on mornings when you don't have fresh juice.
  • Always add liquid before you add ice, or your blender will struggle and make a sound like it's protesting.

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