PINEAPPLE, ORANGE, GRANOLA AND CARROT SMOOTHIE
I never thought about adding vegetables to smoothies until I tasted a lunchtime smoothie my sister made that included spinach, pear and walnuts. These are ingredients I like in a salad, and they work well together after taking a trip through the blender - especially with fresh ginger added to the mix. With that, I broadened my horizons and explored fruit and vegetable smoothies. I'd picked several pounds of oranges from a friend's tree, so I used fresh orange juice as the liquid, and for each drink I combined one or two fruits with a vegetable. I was thinking the smoothies would make great snacks, but in fact these make satisfying meals. They're packed with vitamins, especially C and A, beta carotene, and antioxidant-rich flavonoids. A small amount of granola contributes great texture to this tangy smoothie. I prefer the thick version without the ice cubes, but that's a matter of taste. Pineapple is an excellent source of manganese and contains an enzyme called bromelain that aids digestion.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories breakfast, easy, shakes and smoothies
Yield 1 generous serving
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 full minute.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 211, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 37 milligrams, Sugar 28 grams
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Naim Ipti
[email protected]This smoothie is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great way to start your day feeling refreshed and energized.
Mohsan Laghari
[email protected]I loved the combination of pineapple, orange, and carrot in this smoothie. It was a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Christopher Schaeffer
[email protected]This smoothie was a great way to use up some leftover pineapple and oranges. It was also a nice change from my usual green smoothie.
Ruben Tamang
[email protected]Overall, I thought this smoothie was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Safviaro Faro
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my smoothie turned out really watery. I think I would add less liquid next time.
Manuela Perez
[email protected]This smoothie was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less pineapple or orange juice.
Sajjad Janab G66
[email protected]I substituted almond milk for the orange juice and it turned out great! I also added a scoop of protein powder for an extra boost.
Edison Mulokozi
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this smoothie to anyone looking for a healthy and refreshing breakfast option.
David atta
[email protected]This smoothie was easy to make and packed with nutrients. I felt full and satisfied after drinking it.
Sazzat Khan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of carrot smoothies, but this one was surprisingly good! The pineapple and orange flavors really helped to mask the carrot flavor.
Md : Rakibull Khan
[email protected]This smoothie was a refreshing and delicious way to start my day! The pineapple and orange flavors were perfectly balanced, and the carrot added a nice touch of sweetness. I also loved the addition of granola, which gave the smoothie a satisfying cru