Start off your morning with this bright, refreshing, and delicious Orange Smoothie! It’s made in minutes, loaded with healthy fruits, and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness and tangy flavors.

And don’t miss our Orange Julius recipe for another sweet and tart combination!

Healthy Orange Smoothie Recipe

One of my favorite ways to kick start the day is with a smoothie. They’re so quick and easy, right? Especially if you have all the ingredients already prepped and ready to go.

Loaded with three different healthy fruits, carrot, tangy yogurt, and a bit of honey for some sweetness, this healthy orange smoothie recipe is a year-round favorite, but especially on a hot summer morning – great as a quick afternoon snack, too!

Ingredients Needed

You only need a short list of fresh ingredients for this orange smoothie recipe.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

• Orange juice – Fresh oranges are best, especially since you’ll need the zest anyway. But juice from a carton is fine, if preferred.
• Orange zest – For an extra punch of orange citrus-y flavor.
• Apple – I prefer a sweeter apple for this smoothie, such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady. It should be cut into chunks, preferably frozen.
• Shredded carrot – Yep, carrot! It actually lends a natural sweetness to the drink and also deepens the orange color. (You could also use a small jar of pureed carrots – like baby food!)
• Banana – It should be sliced into 1/4-inch thick coins, preferably frozen.
• Plain Greek yogurt – Greek yogurt is very low calorie and high in protein. It makes the smoothie extra creamy with a slight tangy flavor. If you absolutely hate Greek yogurt, you can sub with low fat vanilla yogurt.
• Honey – This adds some sweetness to balance out the other flavors.
• Ice (optional) – Blend in some ice for a thicker consistency.

Recipe Tips

• Don’t skip the honey. Just a bit of honey helps balance out the acidity from the orange and flavors from the other fruit. Not all fruit carries the same amount of natural sweetness, especially if they’re not in season.
• Using frozen fruit. Fresh fruit is fine, but I actually prefer using frozen fruit for this smoothie. It’s great for meal prep, super convenient, and actually blends into a creamy texture while smoothies with only fresh fruit can sometimes be watery.
• Include some ice for a thicker consistency. If you want a thicker, more milkshake-like consistency, blend in some ice with the rest of the mixture.
• Make popsicles. Make extra and pour into popsicle molds and freeze for a fun summer treat.

More Smoothie Recipes:

• Strawberry Smoothie
• Banana Smoothie
• Pineapple Smoothie
• Peach Smoothie

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