Some mornings I wake up and just want something light and totally refreshing. Even in the middle of winter, I enjoy a nice fruit smoothie to kick off my day. They provide tons of nutrients without weighing me down with extra fat or carbs that can sometimes make you feel “blah.”
I have a few go-to ingredients that I use based on watching employees at smoothie stores make lots of smoothies. I almost always use an orange juice base. Why? Because I like orange juice and I love the vitamin C boost. Any go-to ingredient is frozen strawberries. To make this smoothie a little more exciting, I’m also using some frozen pineapple. The last ingredient – ice.
Theoretically you could use all of the same ingredients fresh, but then you might get more of a pureed juice instead of a frozen smoothie. I’m here for the frozen smoothie.
Tropical Surprise Orange Smoothie Recipe
Tropical Surprise Orange Smoothie
Serves 2
Ingredients:
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/4 cup frozen pineapple
2-3 cubes of ice
Directions:
- Pour the orange juice into the blender, then the strawberries and frozen pineapple.
- Add ice cubes.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into two cups and enjoy!
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Ella P. says
February 24, 2012 at 1:12 pmthis looks yummyy!!! 😀
Brandi says
February 24, 2012 at 5:23 pmI’ll bet that pineapple tastes so delicious in that smoothie! I think my daughter would enjoy this one, too.
Beeb Ashcroft says
February 24, 2012 at 6:17 pmLooks great, I love Pineapple!
Susan B. says
February 24, 2012 at 10:02 pmMmm, I almost have all these ingredients in my fridge already… just missing the pineapple.
Elaine says
February 27, 2012 at 10:30 pmI’m a HUGE smoothie fan and this is a great idea! I love Simply Orange, so will try this with the fresh pineapple I just got. Yum! 🙂
Elaine Bell says
February 28, 2012 at 4:00 pmFruit smoothie recipe looks yummy. I didn’t know you could freeze pineapple.
laurie damrose says
March 2, 2012 at 11:18 ami can’t wait to try it
Peggy says
March 4, 2012 at 2:22 pmsounds awesome, I’m always doing milk/strawberries/bananas and then possibly blueberries with a squirt or so of honey…..I might try this for something different!
Tracy Awalt Juliano says
April 14, 2012 at 9:04 pmOh my goodness, this looks and sounds so yummy. I have such a weakness for smoothies :)… Thanks so much for sharing!
Jo-Ann Brightman says
April 29, 2012 at 4:55 pmI was looking for a different smoothie and I found this. Since I have fresh strawberries it should taste even better
kimbuckjr says
May 14, 2012 at 12:51 amThis is the best alternative to paying $5.00 for a 16 oz. smoothie at one of those smoothie shops. Thank you so much for posting this.
Now that I think about it, I have frozen strawberries & orange juice downstairs in the fridge/freezer! My daughter is gonna love this tomorrow morning.
kimbuckjr
barbara tryon says
May 15, 2012 at 10:18 amThis is something I would like to try and nice to know that its food for you, thanks for posting
Chelsea Saulpaugh says
June 20, 2012 at 10:02 pmI love smoothies and this recipe looks great. Perfect for a hot summers day.
Tracy Awalt Juliano says
July 3, 2012 at 8:19 amSmoothies… proof God wants us to be happy. Love those things!
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
July 7, 2012 at 2:04 pmThis sounds like a delicious way to start your day.
Becky Isaac says
November 7, 2012 at 1:22 pmWe make smoothies, but haven’t added orange juice as one of the ingredients. We might have to try this!
Chrystal Davis says
March 8, 2013 at 2:02 pmYummy! I wish I could make one right now! I love smoothies!
Rosie says
June 26, 2013 at 11:07 amIts 90 degrees out and very humid – this looks so good it is like seeing a mirage – but it is real and I must make this – today!