Blood oranges bring a berry-like tartness that sits beautifully next to ripe strawberries. A juicy pear softens the acidity, and a spoon of coconut oil gives the glass a rounder, silkier feel.
1
blood orange peeled and filleted
100 g
strawberries
1
pear
1 tsp
coconut oil
5 oz
water
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Blood Orange Strawberry Smoothie with Coconut Oil
Fresh, tangy and fruity, with ripe strawberry up front, citrus in the middle and a smooth, slightly rounded finish.
Blood oranges are in season in winter, which makes this smoothie a welcome splash of colour when most other fruit is imported. Their red flesh comes from anthocyanins, the same group of pigments found in many berries, and like all citrus fruit they are a good source of vitamin C.
The pear adds body and gentle sweetness, so no sugar is needed. Coconut oil is optional in spirit but worth trying: a small amount changes the texture more than the taste. Serve it for breakfast or as a fruity pick-me-up in the afternoon.
Yes. Frozen strawberries make the smoothie colder and thicker; add a little extra water if it gets too stiff.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
No. It only adds a silkier texture, so you can leave it out without changing the flavour much.
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