This Blueberry Citrus Smoothie is made with only 7 ingredients and is ready in under 5 minutes! A green smoothie packed full of antioxidants and Vitamin C! It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and paleo, making it an amazing breakfast or snack!

This recipe comes to you from sunny Palm Springs, California! I’m currently having an amazing time blending up some fun with the Vitamix team at the Altitude Summit! Soo…in order to include you in the festivities I have a smoothie recipe for you!

And yes, it’s loaded with citrus because I’m #obsessed.  This Blueberry Citrus Smoothie only has 7 ingredients and is loaded with Vitamin C and antioxidants! Plus it’s paleo, vegan, gluten and dairy-free with no added sweeteners!

I know smoothies seem like a summer thang, but in reality they reach the height of their popularity between January and March {New Year’s resolutions}! Fresh fruit can get pricey during the winter months, but frozen fruit is affordable all year long, and perfect to use in smoothies!

How to make the best green smoothies

Here are a few tips on making the best green smoothies EVER!

Use frozen ingredients as much as possible

Using frozen ingredients ensures a thicker, creamier smoothie that’s not diluted by adding ice. The only fruit I used that wasn’t frozen was the orange and grapefruit!

Use a Vitamix

This should go without saying, but to make the best Blueberry Citrus Green Smoothie EVER you need to use a high-quality blender.

Serve Immediately, or freeze 

Green smoothies taste best when enjoyed immediately! If you ever have any leftovers, I recommend freezing them in ice cube trays and using them in your next smoothie!

Blueberry Citrus Smoothie: Ingredients & Substitutions

• Protein powder: Choose your favorite vanilla, plant-based protein powder. I highly recommend Sprout Living or Orgain. If you’d prefer not to use protein powder you can add chia seeds, hemp seeds, or ground flaxseed for a little added protein and fiber!
• Almond Milk: Feel free to use any non-dairy milk!
• Fruit: feel free to substitute your favorite berries or citrus fruit to make this green smoothie recipe your own!

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Blueberry Citrus Smoothie with Spinach

This Blueberry Citrus Smoothie is made with only 7 ingredients and is ready in under 5 minutes! A green smoothie packed full of antioxidants and Vitamin C!

Course Breakfast, Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword blueberry smoothie, citrus smoothie, green smoothie pancakes, spinach smoothie

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 2 Servings

Calories 251.5kcal

Author Laura

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
• 2 TBS plant-based vanilla protein powder
• 1 banana frozen
• 1 cup blueberries frozen
• ½ small grapefruit about ½ cup
• 1 small/medium orange
• 2 cups spinach frozen

Instructions

• Add ingredients in the order listed to your Vitamix (or other high-powered blender).
• Start blending on low speed and gradually increase to high.
• Blend on high for 50-70 seconds or until all the ingredients are incorporated and your mixture is smooth.
• Pour into cups and serve immediately!

Nutrition

Calories: 251.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 802mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 71% | Vitamin C: 136% | Calcium: 41% | Iron: 19.5%

You better believe I will be recapping all of the Alt Summit shenanigans later this week! I have had a total blast and can’t wait to share the details with you!

However, I miss my husband and kids like CRAZY. I am not whole without those goofballs and can’t wait to see them tomorrow. {PS, I totally changed my flight so I could get home 5 hours earlier. For real. #ilovemyfamily}

Question: Are you enjoying all the citrus in season right now? 

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