Blood Orange Yogurt Smoothie
Why this recipe works
- Ready in minutes: Fresh orange, yoghurt, milk, honey and ice blend quickly into a cold, drinkable smoothie.
- Sharp but rounded: Greek yoghurt reinforces the tang of the blood orange, while milk and honey soften the acidity.
- Creamy finish: The combination of Greek yoghurt and whole milk gives the smoothie body without making it heavy.
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Ingredient notes
- Choose juicy blood oranges: Ripe, juicy blood oranges give the best colour and flavour. Trimming away excess white pith helps keep bitterness under control.
- Sweeten after tasting: Blood oranges vary in sharpness, so blend first, taste, then add more honey only if needed.
- Milk affects body: Whole milk gives a rounder texture, while lactose-free milk keeps a similar creamy body if preferred.
Texture tips
- For a silkier blend: Blend the orange and milk briefly before adding the yoghurt and ice; this helps the fruit break down more evenly.
- For a colder, thicker smoothie: Add extra ice after the first blend rather than all at once, so the texture stays balanced.
Timing notes
- Serve straight away: This smoothie is best immediately after blending, while the ice is fresh and the texture is smooth.
- Quick prep, no cooking: Most of the time is spent peeling and trimming the oranges; the blending itself takes less than a minute.
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Instructions
- Peel the oranges, remove any pips, and cut the flesh into segments. For a less bitter smoothie, trim away as much white pith as you can.
- Add the orange segments, Greek yogurt, whole milk, honey and 4 ice cubes to a blender. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth, then taste and blend in the remaining ice cubes if you want it colder and thicker.
- Pour into a chilled glass and serve straight away. If it separates slightly, give it a quick stir before drinking.
Recipe notes
Tips
- If your oranges are very sharp, add an extra 1 tsp honey and blend again, rather than over-sweetening at the start.
- For the smoothest texture, blend the oranges and milk first for 10 seconds, then add the yogurt and ice and blend until silky.
Substitutions
- Replace Whole milk with Lactose-free milk for a lactose-free version with the same creamy body.
- Replace Honey with Agave syrup for a milder sweetness.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served straight away. If you need to store it, refrigerate in a sealed container and re-blend or whisk well before serving; add a couple of Ice cubes to refresh the texture.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 8min (8min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Italian
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