We had several blood oranges in our CSA Box this week. I was excited to try them and see how the flavor might be different from regular navel oranges. When I opened the box and saw them next to the spinach, I decided right then to make smoothies for an afternoon snack.
The blood oranges were more tart than regular oranges. So, I added an extra banana and some frozen pineapple as well. We all enjoyed these smoothies. If you are making this with regular orange juice, a single banana would probably be all that you need.
Blood Orange Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice I used the juice from 4 medium size blood oranges
- a large bunch of spinach approx 4-6 ounces - if the stems are very long, trim the excess
- 1-2 small bananas frozen is best
- 1 cup frozen pineapple tidbits
Instructions
- Layer ingredients into the blender in the order listed above. Puree until smooth. Enjoy!
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Allison at Novice Life says
I just purchased a blood orange yesterday for the first time, interested to try it out. My husband and I both thought it had a grapefruit taste to it. I don't know what I was thinking, for some reason I thought they'd be sweet 🙂
Gloria says
what nice smoothie! I love them!
Tricia @ saving room for dessert says
You are the smoothie queen! I've gotta get some blood oranges and have some fun. My husband has been asking for green smoothie recipes – printing this for him!
sportsglutton says
We've been receiving blood oranges as well and am liking the idea of combining them with bananas and pineapple. 🙂
Geni says
You always get me with your Smoothies Mary. I look and think, "Wow,that's really green!" and then I get a little scared. BUT I look at your enticing list of ingredients and feel compelled to try it! P.S. Thanks for the email advice for my cauliflower appetizer!
i-lostinausten says
Sounds interesting! And again, I just LOVE the color & the addition of spinach sounds great! But I don't think so my sons like the color! They just got freaked out every time they see green color drinks! I guess I have to try harder to convince them.
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
Smoothie's are a life saver – did your kids go for it?
Mary x
Mary says
Absolutely. Although, they think it's so funny to put carrot tops into smoothies, they were bummed we didn't have more of them to add to this one.
Words Of Deliciousness says
I love the color of this smoothie. Your so creative with each of your smoothies. I love how healthy they are.
The Harried Cook says
Love all the smoothies you've been whipping up! So healthy and delicious looking! You are super-creative… 😀
christina says
This is probably a stupid question, but when you freeze you bananas do you leave the peel on or peel them first?
Mary says
I usually peel a bunch of bananas and then freeze them all together in a gallon size ziploc bag. That way, I can remove however many I need at a time. Good luck!
Anonymous says
How many calories,protein, fiber is this smoothie???
Mary says
Here is a link for a recipe calculator you can use to figure it out. I don't track that information myself. http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp