Orange Smoothie with Kefir Milk
Orange smoothie with kefir milk is a creamy, refreshing blend of juicy oranges, tangy kefir, banana, and vanilla. Frozen banana adds natural sweetness and a thick texture while letting the bright citrus flavor shine.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 5 to 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup plain kefir milk
- 1 ripe banana, preferably frozen
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1/2 cup ice cubes, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, optional
- Pinch of ground cinnamon or ginger, optional
Instructions
- Peel the oranges and separate them into segments. Remove any seeds and as much thick white pith as practical. If using orange zest, grate it before peeling the orange.
- Add the orange segments, kefir milk, banana, and vanilla extract to a blender. Add the optional orange zest, cinnamon, or ginger if desired.
- Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the orange segments are completely broken down and the smoothie is creamy and uniform.
- Taste the smoothie. If additional sweetness is needed, add 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup and blend again.
- For a thicker, colder smoothie, add the ice cubes and blend until smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, add a small splash of additional kefir and blend again.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately, optionally garnished with orange zest or a thin orange slice.
Notes
- Frozen banana creates a thick, creamy smoothie without diluting the orange flavor with extra ice.
- For an orange mango variation, blend in about 1 cup fresh or frozen mango.
- For an orange berry variation, add strawberries, raspberries, or mixed berries.
- For a banana-free smoothie, replace the banana with frozen mango or additional orange segments.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in a tightly sealed container for up to 1 day. Shake or stir well before drinking.
- For meal prep, freeze prepared orange segments and banana portions, then blend them with fresh kefir when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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