Citrus Basil Smoothie (Printable Version)
Fresh citrus and basil blended into a vibrant, energizing beverage. Perfect for healthy mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
02 - 1/2 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
03 - 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen
→ Herbs
04 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
→ Liquids
05 - 1/2 cup coconut water or plain water
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
→ Sweeteners
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar, optional
→ Ice
08 - 1 cup ice cubes
# How to Make It:
01 - Place orange segments, grapefruit segments, pineapple chunks, fresh basil leaves, coconut water, lime juice, and sweetener if using into blender canister.
02 - Add ice cubes to blender on top of other ingredients.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides of blender container.
04 - Taste smoothie and adjust sweetness or citrus balance as desired by adding more sweetener or lime juice.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves if preferred.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The basil makes it feel sophisticated without any actual effort
- Citrus hits different when it is not just another sweet breakfast
02 -
- The basil flavor gets stronger as it sits so drink this right after blending
- Cheap blenders might leave bits of basil so strain it through a mesh sieve if texture bothers you
03 -
- Roll the citrus on your counter before cutting to maximize juice extraction
- Tear the basil leaves by hand instead of cutting them to preserve their oils