Imagine a smoothie that's not just a drink, but a nutritional explosion of citrusy goodness and muscle-building potential! This Orange Dream Protein Smoothie is your ticket to a delicious, energizing breakfast that will make your taste buds dance and your body thank you. Packed with fresh orange, creamy banana, and high-quality protein, this recipe is about to become your new morning obsession.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 5 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 orange, peeled
- 1 banana
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all the ingredients: 1 peeled orange, 1 banana, 1 cup of vanilla protein powder, 1 cup of almond milk, and 1 tablespoon of chia seeds.
- Peel the orange and remove any seeds. Cut it into smaller segments to make blending easier.
- Peel the banana and break it into smaller pieces. This will also help with the blending process.
- In a blender, add the orange segments, banana pieces, vanilla protein powder, almond milk, and chia seeds.
- Secure the lid on the blender and blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. This should take about 30-60 seconds.
- If the smoothie is too thick for your liking, you can add a little more almond milk to reach your desired consistency and blend again.
- Once blended, taste the smoothie. If you prefer it sweeter, you can add a little honey or maple syrup and blend again.
- Pour the smoothie into two glasses, dividing it evenly. Optionally, you can garnish with a few chia seeds on top or a slice of orange for presentation.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Orange Dream Protein Smoothie!
Tips
- For the smoothest texture, use ripe bananas - they blend more easily and add natural sweetness.
- Freeze your orange segments beforehand for an extra thick and frosty smoothie.
- Choose a high-quality vanilla protein powder for the best flavor profile.
- If you want a thinner consistency, add ice or more almond milk during blending.
- For added nutrition, you can substitute chia seeds with flaxseeds or hemp seeds.
- Always blend on high speed and for a full minute to ensure all ingredients are completely smooth.
- Serve immediately to enjoy maximum nutritional benefits and freshest taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 188kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 30mg
