Here’s a smoothie that even Bugs Bunny would go crazy for. This fetching bright orange drink blends a winning combo of sweet veggies and fruit, creamy cashew butter, tangy yogurt, and lime zest into a nutrient-packed smoothie that doesn’t hold back on flavour. Bonus: both orange bell pepper and carrot contain a surfeit of beta carotene, an antioxidant that is converted to vitamin A in the body and functions to improve bone, eye, and immune health.
Limey Orange Smoothie
Ingredients
3/4 cup (180 mL) water
1/2 cup (125 mL) plain Greek, Skyr, or coconut-based yogurt
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped carrot
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped orange bell pepper
1 tsp (5 mL) honey
1 Tbsp (15 mL) cashew butter
1 tsp (5 mL) lime zest
1/4 tsp (1 mL) allspice
1 cup (250 mL) frozen mango cubes
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories325
- protein15g
- fat9g
- saturated fat2g
- trans fat0g
- carbohydrates53g
- sugars38g
- fibre6g
- sodium >>51mg
Directions
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Into high-speed blender container, place all ingredients in the order listed. Blend until smooth. For a fancy presentation, pour into a large champagne goblet rimmed with coconut and lime zest.
Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD, is a dietitian, nutrition writer, and recipe developer. He is also the author of Rocket Fuel (VeloPress, 2016) and Muffin Tin Chef (Ulysses Press, 2012).
