Citrus Smoothie

A bright morning citrus smoothie spiked with herbs and carrots to boost your immune system and energize your busy day.

Citrus Smoothie

A refreshing citrus smoothie that bolsters the immune system and more. Simple to make. Gather camu camu powder, carrots, grapefruit, and maybe a fennel bulb.

Table of Contents

• Citrus Smoothie
• Ingredients for Citrus Smoothie
• How to Make This Smoothie
• Why Add Carrots to a Citrus Smoothie
• All About Camu Camu Powder
• Spice Up Your Smoothie with Fennel
• Should You Add Celery to a Smoothie?
• Join My Smoothie Challenge
• Is this Citrus Smoothie Vegan & Dairy-Free?
• Other Drinks To Check Out
• How to Add Healthy Protein to a Smoothie
• Citrus Smoothie

Well, you don't really need the fennel, but it is fun, read on..

Ingredients for Citrus Smoothie

Oranges - Juice 2-3 oranges for 1 cup of juice or use an organic juice you trust that has no additions.

Lemon Juice - to cut the sweet flavor

Fennel Bulb - A fresh vegetable that adds a fresh anise flavor that pairs with citrus very well.

Celery - This delicious vegetable is full of nutrition including antioxidants, inflammation, and has an alkalizing effect.

Carrots - A powerful antioxidant and immune booster.

For added nutrition, consider adding camu camu powder and hemp hearts. Camu Camu has a citrus flavor and boosts the immune system, while hemp hearts are full of protein.

Milk and water are needed for the liquids.

How to Make This Smoothie

Step 1: Chop the fennel and celery, and juice the oranges or buy concentrated.

Step 2: Blend all the ingredients into a frothy smoothie.

Why Add Carrots to a Citrus Smoothie

Carrots are cool because they also reduce the risk of cancers, are high in antioxidants to slow cell damage, and are actually a powerful antiseptic which kills bacteria that causes tooth decay, and can actually be used raw and mashed on open wounds to prevent infection, and balances blood sugar.

All About Camu Camu Powder

And camu camu powder is such an immune-booster since it carries more vitamin C than any other food, as well as ability to balance mood, and is a powerful anti-inflammatory. It's a bit bitter though so stick to the measurement and perhaps taste-test and add a bit of orange or grapes, any fruit that sweetens.

Spice Up Your Smoothie with Fennel

Lastly the fennel, only a quarter of chopped bulb, but enough to impart all the nutrition of fennel - antioxidant as well as provider of fiber and potassium - and a slight tart licorice flavor.

Finally, by now you have read about the trending benefits of celery juice. Well, I'm all for adding new ingredients to my fresh smoothies, so in this recipe I have added a stalk of organic celery, stripped of strings, and freshly scrubbed. This adds inflammation nutrients as well as more.

Should You Add Celery to a Smoothie?

Celery is on the "dirty" list with the EWG.org so be sure to buy it organic. Now adding a stalk of celery is not juicing it which is said to bring on the more intense healing qualities. That recipe will come next!

Any season, enjoy this immune-boosting interesting smoothie!

And you might want to check out my Smoothie Ice Cube Concentrates recipes - make these smoothies ahead of time, freeze them in ice cube trays, put them in a glass the night before and blend in the AM! Easy Peasy Smoothie 101!

Join My Smoothie Challenge

While we are talking smoothies, I'll just pop in here and invite you to my FREE 6-Day Smoothie Challenge. I email you recipes and you make them, drink them and feel awesome. Sound good?

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Is this Citrus Smoothie Vegan & Dairy-Free?

As are all my smoothies, this citrus smoothie recipe is vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

Other Drinks To Check Out

Green Grape Smoothie
Mango Smoothie
Raspberry Smoothie
Blender Ginger Shots
Turmeric Latte
Ultimate Green Smoothie
Chocolate Beet Smoothie
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

How to Add Healthy Protein to a Smoothie

Want to add even more protein to this smoothie? Here are a few ideas:

Add ½ cup yogurt - I love coconut yogurt, unsweetened.
Add 1-2 tbsp of cashew butter or almond butter both have a mild flavor and go well with sweet fruits.
1-2 tbsp of chia seeds - for added protein and fiber, but note the seeds will add speckles to the drink.

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