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Yes! I have made it using both cara cara oranges and naval oranges.

Can I use another fruit besides banana?

Yes! You can use frozen mango instead of frozen banana, if you prefer.

Can I add superfood ingredients or other ingredients to add even more nutrition?

To make your orange banana smoothie more nutritious, you can add a handful of spinach or kale for extra vitamins, minerals, and fiber, a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseeds for omega-3 fatty acids and additional fiber, a scoop of protein powder for increased protein, and a few almonds or a tablespoon of almond butter for healthy fats and extra protein.

Can I make an orange banana smoothie if I'm lactose intolerant?

Yes, you can make an orange banana smoothie even if you're lactose intolerant. Simply substitute the regular yogurt with a lactose-free yogurt or a plant-based alternative like almond, soy, or coconut yogurt. Also, ensure that any added protein powders or other ingredients are lactose-free.

Orange Banana Smoothie Recipe Using Whole Oranges

Name: Orange Banana Smoothie (Using Whole Oranges)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (use regular milk if you aren’t dairy-free); ¼ cup unsweetened coconut yogurt (use regular yogurt if you aren’t on a dairy-free diet); 4 oranges, peeled and broken into halves; 1 frozen banana, broken into chunks; 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup; 1/2 cup ice cubes

Ingredients

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1 cup unsweetened almond milk (use regular milk if you aren’t dairy-free)
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt (use regular yogurt if you aren’t on a dairy-free diet)
4 oranges, peeled and broken into halves
1 frozen banana, broken into chunks
2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup ice cubes

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Instructions

In the base of a high-speed blender, combine the milk, yogurt, oranges, banana, honey or maple syrup, and ice cubes.
Turn the blender on high and run for 30-45 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Serve immediately.

Notes

If you want to make this orange smoothie a full meal, I recommend adding two scoops of your favorite protein powder. See my lists of the best clean protein powders and the best protein powders for pregnancy.
Be sure to check out my tutorial on the best way to freeze bananas.
You can use coconut milk instead of plant milk or regular milk to make this a truly tropical drink.
Vitamin C tends to dissipate with exposure to air, so it’s best to drink this smoothie right away. Or, you can cover any leftover smoothie and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Smoothie
Method: Blender
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 131
Sugar: 18.2 g
Sodium: 56 mg
Fat: 1.9 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 27.6 g
Fiber: 3.8 g
Protein: 3.6 g
Cholesterol: 2.3 mg