Taste the sunshine during your next weekend brunch. This creamy citrus smoothie hits the spot.
By Tina Putzing
Instead of getting fancy with brunch, sometimes it’s nice to just throw together a quick smoothie with fresh mango, banana, carrot, and pineapple. 
And it was delicious! It’s possibly my new favorite breakfast smoothie. This drink is super smooth and creamy, full of yummy mango/pineapple flavor, and extremely refreshing. The carrots and Greek yogurt are a great health boost as well.
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Orange Brunch Smoothie
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Description
Taste the sunshine during your next Sunday brunch. This creamy citrus smoothie hits the spot.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (80 g) fresh mango (cut into chunks)
- 1/2 cup (80 g) fresh pineapple (cut into chunks)
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) non-fat Greek yogurt (I used Chobani Plain)
- 1/3 cup (40 g) grated carrot
- 1/2 banana
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) orange juice ((I used Simply Orange Mango)
- 1/3-1/2 cup (80-120 ml) water
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth, and you only see tiny flecks of carrot.
- Depending on how thick you like your smoothies, add more or less water, then blend mixture again until smooth.
- Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get the smoothie to the right thickness?
The recipe calls for ?–½ cup (80–120 ml) of water and says to add more or less depending on how thick you like your smoothies, blending again after adjusting. Start with ? cup and add more a splash at a time until you hit your preferred consistency.
Why does this smoothie include grated carrot?
The article specifically notes the grated carrot (? cup / 40 g) and the Greek yogurt as health boosters. The carrot blends into tiny flecks — the recipe says blend until only tiny carrot flecks remain — contributing sweetness and beta-carotene without noticeably changing the mango-pineapple flavor profile.
