Orange Superfood Smoothie

While my smoothies typically have one or two superfoods in them, today I’m whipping up this Superfood Smoothie with four superfoods! I love it when a superfood smoothie recipe can taste delicious and do a whole lot of good in one jar.

Let’s learn how to use superfoods to give our bodies the boost they need.

Packing nutrition into your daily smoothie isn’t hard to do. Yet superfoods can take that smoothie’s nutrition, and your health, to the next level.

Rawkstars Matt and Amanda entered one of our giveaways a few years ago. They shared how Amanda started making superfood smoothie recipes to help Matt, her husband, in his battle against brain cancer.

Amanda’s research led her to new ingredients that she began adding to their daily smoothies. In addition, our community requested some of their recipes and they graciously shared their favorite smoothie below, along with their research.

Superfood Smoothie Ingredients

These types of fruit smoothies were created to maximize health benefits as well as be something that Matt could easily gulp down. Here’s what they’re blending:

• Orange and Lime: The peel of oranges (well washed, please!) contain three times the amount of vitamin C than the inner fruit. Crazy, right? The peel also contains polyphenols, which can help with chronic conditions like Type II Diabetes and Alzheimer’s. The inner fruit of citrus provides large amounts of vitamin C, fiber and several other vitamins and minerals that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
• Bananas: Bananas are full of fiber, magnesium and potassium. These minerals release energy slowly to prevent blood sugar spikes. Also, bananas contain vitamin B6 which can help keep blood levels stable during chemotherapy. And bonus! Natural sweeteners like banana gives this superfood smoothie a delicious boost.
• Coconut water: Coconut water is hydrating and replenishes the body, containing 16% of the RDI of electrolytes, which Amanda says is important for Matt during chemo.
• Goji berries: Goji berries aren’t new. They’re a superfood used in ancient medicine all over Tibet, India, Mongolia, and regions of China. They help stabilize blood sugar and protect the skin. This study found that drinking goji berry juice can help battle depression.
• Hemp hearts + chia seeds: Healthy fats, protein, alpha-linolenic acid and linolenic acid found in hemp hearts give the lymphatic system a boost. Both of these superfoods are gaining popularity and can be found in most grocery stores (and are the main ingredients in my homemade protein powder). Chia seeds add antioxidant power and slow absorption of sugars, and protein. Mayan warriors and Tarahumara ultra runners both use chia seeds for endurance support.
• TOCOS powder: TOCOS, or tocotrienols, are super-charged with vitamin E. Studies show that forms of vitamin E have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, which is why Amanda started adding this powder to Matt’s smoothies.

Fun fact: Eating citrus fruit can lower your risk of kidney stones!

More Superfood Boosters

As you can see, this orange smoothie is a powerhouse of benefits. Yet if you feel like adding even more then go for it! Toss in some spinach or kale to get in your daily dose of leafy green vegetables. Add turmeric root, ginger root or fresh ground cinnamon for a flavor and nutrition boost.

Blueberries, strawberries or blackberries can work alongside goji berries, or replace them if you aren’t able to find the more uncommon goji berries at your grocery.

Bananas can be replaced with avocado or cauliflower to keep the creaminess level high and lower the natural sugar in this superfood smoothie recipe.

Want more tips on creating smoothies like this? Check out my guide on how to make a smoothie to get perfect texture, flavor, and nutrition every time.

How to Make a Superfood Smoothie

Grab your blender and whip up this dairy-free smoothie in minutes! It’s super easy to make.

1. Add all ingredients except for ice to your blender and blend on high until smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed to eliminate any chunks. If you aren’t using a high-powered blender, be sure to peel the citrus fruit well as the white pith won’t blend up as easily.
2. Add the ice and blend again. Alternatively, use a frozen banana or frozen berries in place of the ice for a refreshingly cool beverage.

Be patient if you want a chunk-free result. It will happen! If you don’t have a high-powered blender, check out these smoothie blenders and feel free to top your smoothie with a few extra chia seeds or hemp hearts.

More Superfood Smoothie Recipes

Here are five more recipes that use superfoods to enhance the healing process and boost the immune system naturally.

• Flaxseed Smoothie: A protein smoothie to start the day with energy.
• Vanilla Matcha Smoothie: An afternoon pick-me-up that can easily replace that energy drink or third cup of coffee.
• Peach Probiotic Smoothie: Drink to your gut health with this unique smoothie recipe.
• Green Tea Smoothie: A refreshing, antioxidant-rich smoothie that energizes and supports focus.

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