Citrus Orange Nutty Ginger (Printable Version)

Bright and creamy blend of oranges, nuts, ginger, and honey for a quick, wholesome boost.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented

02 - 1 ripe banana

03 - 2 tbsp almond butter

04 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated

05 - 1 tbsp honey

06 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

01 - Place orange segments, banana, almond butter, grated ginger, honey, almond milk, and ice cubes into a blender.

02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.

03 - Taste the blend and add additional honey if a sweeter flavor is desired.

04 - Pour the smoothie evenly into two glasses and serve immediately. Optionally garnish with chopped nuts or orange zest.

01 -

It tastes like a bright afternoon but takes five minutes, so you get the payoff without the planning.
Fresh ginger gives it a gentle kick that keeps it from tasting like just another fruity drink.
Made with simple stuff you probably have or can grab easily, no exotic hunting required.

02 -

Warm almond butter doesn't blend as easily as cold butter, so keep yours in the fridge and add it straight to the blender to avoid lumps.
If your smoothie turns out too thick, add milk a little at a time; too thin, add frozen banana slices or more ice, because you can't really undo adding too much liquid.

03 -

Prep orange segments the night before and store them in a container; there's no flavor loss, and you'll actually make this on a busy morning because half the work is done.
The real secret is not rushing the blending—a few extra seconds on lower speed after it looks smooth makes it feel like silk on your tongue.