This smoothie is vitamin C-rich, fruity, and tasty! The mix of strawberries, whole oranges, and bananas produces a highly pleasant smoothie that significantly increases your vitamin C consumption. It’s great at any time of year, but especially during the colder months.
A simple strawberry, banana, and orange smoothie made with only six ingredients! This smoothie is vegan, nut-free, and has some plant-based protein from hemp hearts and soymilk. Enjoy it as a quick breakfast or snack.
The addition of soy milk and vanilla to this smoothie gives it a delightful yogurt-like flavor. We also use a whole orange instead of orange juice, which has more fiber and less sugar. This dish is deliciously sweet, refreshing, and creamy.
How to make the smoothie?
When it comes to smoothies, freezing the fruits may make them creamier and more interesting. But this one pairs well with fresh fruits. There is no thickening here, unlike muesli, and the liquid is derived from coconut water, so we don’t want it to become too watery. It’s a simple three-ingredient smoothie for those who want to have breakfast on the fly. The ingredients needed are:
- 1 medium banana
- 1-1/2 cup strawberry, frozen
- 1 large whole navel orange, peeled
- 1 cup soy milk, plain and unsweetened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
The process to make:
Remove the tops of the strawberries and peel the banana. Place everything in a blender, along with a few ice cubes if your fruits are not cold, and puree until smooth. Taste and add sweetness as desired. Blend until you get a smooth, creamy texture. Pour into glasses, and enjoy!
Things to remember when making the smoothie
You may use frozen bananas for a thicker, cooler smoothie or fresh bananas in this recipe. Slice and freeze a frozen banana overnight before making the smoothie. Slicing the banana makes it simpler to combine.
You can use different plant-based milks instead if you like. Just bear in mind that soy milk provides protein to the smoothie and slightly alters the flavor. Oat milk, almond milk, and coconut milk are all likely to work well in this smoothie.
You may increase the protein content by adding extra hemp hearts or your favorite protein powder. This will change the flavor of the smoothie, so choose an unflavored protein powder or the one you like. Check out for advice on how to add protein to smoothies without using protein powder.
Do you want to add even more deliciousness to your drink? For extra protein, add a scoop of protein powder or 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt; both will provide a good protein boost! Add 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds or hemp hearts for extra healthy fats. Do you enjoy adding vegetables to all of your smoothies? A little frozen cauliflower or fresh spinach won’t change the flavor at all!
While there is no direct equivalent for bananas, frozen peaches have a creamy texture comparable to bananas. Use fresh strawberries instead of frozen strawberries. If you don’t use any frozen fruit, add a few ice cubes before mixing.
For a cool and creamy smoothie, freeze one of the fruits, such as strawberries or bananas. If strawberries are out of season, you may use frozen berries instead. If you don’t have a powerful blender, eliminate the ice cubes and use frozen bananas instead of strawberries.
Allow them to defrost for 10 minutes to make them simpler to combine. If you don’t have orange juice, you may substitute any other beverage, such as almond milk or coconut water. However, the orange juice contributes much to the sweetness. You can garnish it with some Coconut shreds.
Why is this smoothie beneficial?
- Vitamin boosting: Try adding additional nutrition to recipes! This fruit smoothie is filled with vitamin C, which is great for supporting the immune system.
- Liked by children: Children enjoy fresh fruit and everything fruity, so they are great lovers of this delightful smoothie, which is naturally sweetened with fruit!
- Super customizable: Start with strawberries, oranges, and bananas, then mix in mango or pineapple pieces for a tropical smoothie. Add a splash of lemon juice, or substitute Greek yogurt for the milk. The combinations are limitless!
Conclusion
This smoothie is nearly like juice since it is dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free, and vegan. So, the fact that this smoothie checks all the proper boxes is a great thing. It appears more legitimate and provides you with an excuse to drink a second and third glass if you fall in love with it.