This recipe was submitted by Natasha Elizabeth, Registered Holistic Nutritional Consultant for the everyday busy mom.
Inside scoop: The healthiest and most delicious orange smoothie recipe that contains an antioxidant boost and healthy fats.
Who doesn’t like a good smoothie?
For some reason our smoothie recipes always come out green, that’s something that we might have to work on from a visual standpoint, but also, it’s something that let’s us know that our smoothies are damn good for us.
ALL ABOUT THAT ORANGE SMOOTHIE FLAVOUR BOMB!
Green factor aside; let’s talk about the delicious factor of smoothies for one minute. You can really make or break smoothies by how you layer them and what you put in them. Check out an article we wrote about how to build the perfect smoothie ratio here: The Basic Art Of Making The Best Smoothie Ever.
You really need to balance the flavours in order to create the delicious smoothie of your dreams, and sweetener isn’t always necessary if you do it right.
This Orange Avocado Smoothie recipe is perfectly balanced, contains a whole orange, greens, healthy fats from the avocado and a cream factor that you can’t resist.
3 HOT FACTS ABOUT THIS SKIN GLOWING ORANGE SMOOTHIE RECIPE:
AVOCADOS
Avocados are one of Mother Nature’s wonder foods. High in protein, heart healthy fats and antioxidants, they are incredible to use in your skincare regiment (whether consuming them or applying them topically.)
They also contain skin-protecting antioxidants such as beta-carotene, which becomes more readily absorbed due to avocado’s fat content.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY OMEGA 3
Flax seeds and oil are one of the richest sources of Omega 3 and are very high on the anti-inflammatory index.
ORANGES
Oranges are high in Vitamin C and antioxidants, which help fight free radicals that cause accelerated aging. Oranges also have a very high Vitamin A content, which may help strengthen the protective outer layers of the skin, making them one of natures wonderful skin foods.
This avocado & orange smoothie recipe will:
- Fill you up
- Provide you with a wide range of nutrients
- Has a refreshing citrus taste
Do you have a favourite smoothie flavour blend? Drop a comment below!
Skin Glowing Orange Avocado Smoothie
The healthiest and most delicious orange smoothie recipe that contains an antioxidant boost and healthy fats.
Ingredients
- 1/2 avocado chopped
- 1 banana frozen
- 1/2 cup full fat yogurt greek, plain
- 1 orange whole, peeled
- 1 cup spinach packed
- 1 Tbsp ground flax
- 1.5 cups filtered water
- 3 ice cubes
- orange slice for garnish
Directions
Place all ingredients in a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
Pour in glass, garnish with orange slice.
Recipe Notes
- You can substitute the greek yogurt for keifer for more probiotic factor, or if you want a vegan option, use 1/4 cup raw cashews.
Natasha Elizabeth
I’m Natasha, from health2happyness.com. I’m a Registered Holistic Nutritional Consultant for the everyday busy mom who is looking to lose weight, rid her anxiety, and gain the self-confidence she needs to feel vibrant in her own skin.
You can contact me by email: health2happyness@hotmail.com. For more about Natasha, check out her website:: www.health2happyness.com or visit her Facebook page @ NatashaHolisticNutrition.
This smoothie sounds so tasty and healthy, nothing wrong if it´s green, that just means that it´s healthy!!! great recipe
You’re totally right! You DO make friends with salad, especially if it comes in the form of a delicious and nutritious smoothie (and tastes nothing like salad 😉 )
I’ve never had an avocado smoothie but I bet they’re really good.
When they’re made with the right ratio of ingredients and a bit of a kick, they really are. Hope you enjoy this one if it’s a first 🙂
This was simply delicious and a refreshing treat early in the morning.
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂