Banana makes this citrus smoothie surprisingly creamy, and the blood orange colours it a warm coral. A few mint leaves give it a cool, refreshing finish.
1
blood orange peeled and filleted
1
banana
5 leaves
mint leaves
4 oz
water
Garnish: Sprig of mint · Ice: Served up, no ice
Creamy and citrusy with sweet banana, berry-toned orange and a cool mint finish.
Banana and orange are a familiar pairing, but blood orange gives it more depth: the fruit tastes slightly of berries and is a little less sharp than a regular orange. Its red colour comes from anthocyanins, natural pigments that develop in cool winter nights. The banana adds body and sweetness and is known for its potassium, and fresh mint lifts the whole glass.
A simple, dairy-free winter smoothie that works well for breakfast.
Yes, the smoothie will be more yellow and a little sharper.
Yes, it contains only fruit, mint and water.
It is best fresh; the banana browns and the mint loses aroma after a few hours.
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