Orange is the ideal partner for a first green smoothie: its sweetness and acidity cover the spinach almost completely. What you get is a fresh citrus drink with a pale green colour.
1½
orange peeled, pith removed
15 g
baby spinach
4¼ oz
water
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Fresh and citrusy with a mild green note in the background.
Baby spinach has tender leaves and a much milder flavour than mature spinach, so it blends easily into fruit smoothies. Spinach contains vitamin K and folate, and oranges are well known for their vitamin C. Using whole peeled oranges rather than juice keeps the fibre and gives the drink more body.
This smoothie is vegan, light and works well at breakfast. It is a good introduction for anyone who is new to green smoothies.
Only faintly; the orange dominates.
Yes, it contains only fruit, spinach and water.
Yes, but it tastes stronger, so start with a smaller amount.
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