This Blueberry Citrus Smoothie is made with only 7 ingredients and is ready in under 5 minutes! This immune boosting smoothie is full of antioxidants, leafy greens and Vitamin C! It's gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and paleo, making it an amazing breakfast or snack!
This Blueberry Citrus Smoothie is made with 7 ingredients in 5 minutes. It is loaded with Vitamin C and antioxidants so it's a great immune-boosting smoothie! Plus it's paleo, vegan, gluten and dairy-free with no added sweeteners.
I know smoothies seem like a summer food, 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.
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 smoothies 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 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: Use any milk of your choice, dairy-free or regular dairy milk both work well.
- Fruit: use your favorite berries or citrus fruit to make this green smoothie recipe your own.
Recipe FAQs
I suggest frozen because it makes the smoothie thick and creamy without adding ice. You could use fresh if you don't mind a thinner smoothie.
Yes, you can double the ingredients just be sure to use a large blending container.
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Blueberry Citrus Smoothie (Immune Boosting Smoothie)
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!
Notes
- Protein powder: Choose your favorite vanilla, plant-based protein powder. I highly recommend 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: Use any milk of your choice, dairy-free or regular dairy milk both work well.
- Fruit: use your favorite berries or citrus fruit to make this green smoothie recipe your own.
Nutrition
More of our favorite smoothie recipes:
- This is the best green smoothie ever!
- I drink this chocolate peanut butter green smoothie every day!
- This citrus green smoothie is great for winter!
- Have extra zucchini? Make this creamy zucchini smoothie!
- You won't be able to resist this strawberry banana smoothie!
- Want sunshine in a glass? Try this mango smoothie recipe !
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Dee Dee
Just made this smoothie for dinner and breakfast tomorrow since it was two servings. I love it!!! This is a keeper! Never liked blueberry smoothies so much but the addition of citrus was brilliant! I was low on spinach so I added avocado and it was divine! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes! Thanks for the inspiration!
Laura
SO glad you enjoyed it Dee Dee!!! 🙂
Camille Hanson
This looks amazing. Do you use just the juice from the grapefruit and orange or do you put everything except the skin in the blender? I want to try this tomorrow morning! Your recipes are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Laura
I put the entire fruit into the blender except for the peel and seeds!
Alisa Fleming
I just love the color of wild blueberry smoothies! The use of grapefruit is so intriguing. I'll be trying that soon.
Laura
I love adding grapefruit to my smoothies! It's a new thing for me this winter!
Meg @ With Salt and Wit
This smoothie sounds amazing! I love adding vanilla protein powder in my smoothies!
Laura
I totally do too! It gives it more staying power and enhances the taste without added sweeteners!
Sarah
Love the color and blueberry smoothies! I had a blueberry smoothie bowl every day for months last summer/fall. I've been craving them hard lately.
Laura
Time to get back in the swing of it! 😉
Taylor Kiser
This smoothie has such a gorgeous color! I am really enjoying the winter citrus that's available now! I also love using frozen fruit to help keep my smoothies thick and delicious! Can't wait to try this smoothie!
Laura
YES! Frozen fruit and greens are key to a great smoothie!
Emily
I'm seriously loving you sharing your snaps from the blogger event, and this looks like another WONDERFUL submission for this year's contest. I loved your coffee cake last year.
Laura
It was a great week for sure! 🙂 Thank you Emily!