Whole oranges give this smoothie far more body than juice alone, and the blackberries turn it a deep berry red. A nectarine softens the acidity with its round, sweet flesh.
2
orange peeled
1
nectarine
60 g
blackberries
4 oz
water
Garnish: A few blackberries · Ice: Served up, no ice
Juicy and tangy with a berry edge, lighter than a creamy smoothie and pleasantly thick from the whole fruit.
Using whole peeled oranges instead of juice keeps the fibre of the fruit in the glass, so the texture is thicker and more satisfying. Oranges are well known as a good source of vitamin C, and blackberries add colour, a gentle tartness and some fibre from their small seeds.
The nectarine acts as the peacemaker between citrus and berries. This is a light, dairy-free smoothie that suits a warm afternoon or a fresh start to the day.
Yes, about 200 ml freshly squeezed juice works, but the smoothie will be thinner and have less fibre.
Yes, it contains only fruit and water.
Yes. They make the smoothie colder and thicker; reduce the water a little if needed.
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