I’m Jen Hansard, mom of two, ultra runner and lover of green smoothies, coffee & tacos. I took my family's health into my own hands while broke and without health insurance...and have helped 1 million+ other families along the way.
This orange smoothie is also known as Orange Jewels.
This citrus gem is refreshing and filling all at once—making it a great meal replacement. Feel free to add a scoop of plant based protein powder to boost it all the way.
Health Benefits of This Orange Smoothie
This smoothie has got a lot of nutrients in it including iron and vitamin A from the spinach, electrolytes from the coconut water, vitamin C and fiber from the lemon and orange, potassium and even more fiber from the banana.
To Peel or Not To Peel…Citrus
Peeling citrus fruit is the most common way of consuming them. Both the rind and pith (the white part between the fruit and the rind) are super bitter so it can be tempting to eliminate them ASAP. But hold up!
The rind of citrus fruits contain powerful antioxidant, bioflavonoids, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and a phytochemical called “limonene” which is being studied in cancer prevention and indigestion.
Orange peels specifically contain calcium, copper, magnesium, vitamin A, folate and other B vitamins and dietary fiber.
As a general rule, if you decide to eat the peel of your fruits and vegetables, give them a good wash and scrub to remove dirt or other things. Choose organic whenever possible.
For my smoothies, I like to leave a little of the pith on the fruit and grate in some of the zest for maximum benefits.
This citrus gem is refreshing and filling all at once—making it a great meal replacement. Feel free to add a scoop of plant based protein powder to boost it all the way. This orange smoothie is also known as Orange Jewels.
Scale
Ingredients
1 cup spinach
3/4 cup coconut water, unsweetened
1/2 lemon, peeled or juiced
1/2 banana
1 orange, peeled
Instructions
1. Blend spinach, coconut water, and orange together until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend again.
Notes
Use frozen fruit to make smoothie cold.
Keywords: orange smoothie, green smoothie, oranges, spinach
LOVED this one!!! So refreshing and tart. Threw in 1/2 peeled lemon
★★★★★
SGS Rawkstar Carissa
January 30th, 2019 at 2:37 pm
Hey Bonnie,
I’m so glad you loved how refreshing this smoothie was.
The lemon really adds a lot of flavor to it!!
Cory
January 25th, 2019 at 5:14 pm
If you love oranges..this one is for you!
★★★★
SGS Rawkstar Carissa
January 30th, 2019 at 2:39 pm
That’s right Cory!!
All the lemon lovers are welcome!!
Clare Skinner
January 25th, 2019 at 9:35 pm
This is one of my favourites love the citrus flavour, good way to get some vitamin c. Can’t wait to drink it in the summer I think it will be very refreshing
★★★★★
SGS Rawkstar Carissa
January 30th, 2019 at 2:47 pm
Hey Clare,
Oh yeah!! This recipe is a perfect summer drink. I wish it was summer right now!!
Yep! The #1 rated green smoothie recipe according to Google & our rawkstar community is this green gem! Kids, adults, dogs, chickens, and grandparents have all taste tested it and agree: it's the best.
January 25th, 2019 at 10:43 am
LOVED this one!!! So refreshing and tart. Threw in 1/2 peeled lemon
★★★★★
January 30th, 2019 at 2:37 pm
Hey Bonnie,
I’m so glad you loved how refreshing this smoothie was.
The lemon really adds a lot of flavor to it!!
January 25th, 2019 at 5:14 pm
If you love oranges..this one is for you!
★★★★
January 30th, 2019 at 2:39 pm
That’s right Cory!!
All the lemon lovers are welcome!!
January 25th, 2019 at 9:35 pm
This is one of my favourites love the citrus flavour, good way to get some vitamin c. Can’t wait to drink it in the summer I think it will be very refreshing
★★★★★
January 30th, 2019 at 2:47 pm
Hey Clare,
Oh yeah!! This recipe is a perfect summer drink. I wish it was summer right now!!
January 30th, 2019 at 12:19 am
So what is the secret ingredient in Orange Julius?
★★★★★
January 30th, 2019 at 2:49 pm
Hey There!
There is no secret ingredient between this one and the Orange Julius! They just have two different names 🙂