A tin of mandarins from the cupboard and one banana are all this smoothie needs. The cinnamon adds a warm note that makes it taste a little like winter baking.
1
banana small
100 g
canned mandarin segments drained
1¾ oz
mandarin juice
4 oz
water
¼ tsp
ground cinnamon
Garnish: No garnish · Ice: Served up, no ice
Sweet and mellow with bright citrus, a creamy banana body and a gentle cinnamon warmth at the end.
Canned mandarins are a handy smoothie base because they are always ripe, already peeled and come with their own sweet juice. Blended with banana they give a smooth, pale orange drink with no fibrous bits. A small amount of ground cinnamon brings warmth without making it spicy.
It works well as a quick breakfast when the fruit bowl is empty, or as a mild afternoon snack. Mandarins provide some vitamin C, banana adds body and natural sweetness, so no extra sugar is needed.
Yes. Peel two or three ripe mandarins, remove any seeds and add a little more water.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
Start with a quarter teaspoon. Cinnamon gets stronger as the smoothie stands, so add more only after tasting.
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