This easy Vitamin C Immunity Boosting Smoothie is made with fresh whole oranges, bananas, mango, ginger and honey for the most delicious and refreshing smoothie that will load you up with all the vitamins you need for a healthy winter!
As we are heading back to school and work after a wonderful winter break, the main goal is to stay healthy. We are doing everything we can to keep the colds down and our energy up and this delicious and easy Orange Vitamin C Immunity Smoothie is going to help you along the way!
Made with all fresh ingredients that are loaded with vitamins, whole and peeled oranges, bananas, frozen mango chunks, fresh ginger, lemon juice, honey and your milk of choice! This is a smoothie that you and your kids will love for breakfast, after school snack or can be enjoyed as a healthy dessert!
If you are into smoothies right now, you might also love this Blueberry Protein Smoothie or Mango Turmeric Smoothie.
Ingredients
Oranges-A vitamin C boost! Peeled whole oranges are the perfect base for this immune boosting smoothie.
Bananas-Fresh or frozen, bananas will add a creamy texture to your smoothie and also high in potassium!
Mango-Did you know that mango is also loaded with Vitamin C? Frozen mango chunks will add a sweet flavor to this citrus smoothie.
Ginger-A perfect detoxifying ingredient and pairs perfectly with orange and lemon. If you don't love ginger, this can easily be removed and won't affect the consistency of the smoothie!
Lemon Juice-Lemons are loaded with vitamin c and is also great for digestion!
Honey-Adding a hint of sweet!
Milk- I love adding unsweetened almond milk to this recipe, but you can use coconut milk, oat milk or regular cows milk!
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Combine the oranges, bananas, frozen mango, fresh ginger sliced, lemon juice, honey and almond milk to a high speed blender
- Blend until all ingredients are fully combined and creamy (add more milk if needed)
Tips and FAQS To Make The Best Smoothie
Yes! You can always add a scoop of protein powder or collagen powder to add an extra boost of protein to this smoothie!
Absolutely! It is a smart idea to freeze bananas right before they go bad so you always have them on hand for a smoothie!
Collagen or Protein Powder
I love adding a scoop of collagen or protein powder to all of my smoothies! My favorite collagen powder is Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides.
Other Ingredients You Can Add
Chia seeds are also a great addition to this smoothie! These are great for your digestive system and help get rid of toxins!
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Vitamin C Immunity Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 Whole Oranges Peeled
- 2 Whole Bananas Peeled
- 1 Cup Frozen Mango Chunks
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Ginger Peeled and chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- ¾-1 Cup Almond Milk optional: Oat Milk, Coconut Milk or 2% Cows Milk
Instructions
- Combine the oranges, bananas, frozen mango, fresh ginger sliced, lemon juice, honey and almond milk to a high speed blender
- Blend until all ingredients are fully combined and creamy (add more milk if needed)
Nutrition
Shelby says
Made this smoothie with a couple additions and substitutions and it was great. Added half an avocado and a scoop of protein. Didn't have fresh ginger so used dried ground ginger. I also used a bai coconut water instead of almond milk. It was great! Thanks!
Kristen says
this smoothie is so delicious and is sure to keep the doctor away 🙂