This bright, vibrant citrus green smoothie is made with orange citrus, spinach, and milk, and tastes like a treat. Whip up a batch for breakfast and start your morning vibrant and glowing!

Green smoothie in a clear glass with a glass straw, topped with mandarin orange slices with spinach and orange slices scattered around.

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“I made this smoothie this morning and it was so creamy and refreshing! Thanks for the recipe!”

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Just An Easy Fruit & Veggie Smoothie You Can Make On Repeat!

Green smoothies are one of my favorite easy breakfasts because they are so simple to throw together! I have one most mornings and love knowing I’m getting a good boost of veggies and fruit before the day even begins. This citrus smoothie is the perfect blend of frozen bananas, citrus (in the form or mandarin oranges or Navel oranges), handfuls of green spinach, and creamy milk. Plus, the flavor reminds me a little of the mall Orange Julius’ my dad used to splurge on for me and my sisters as a special treat (man, did I love those!).

Overhead shot of a clear blender filled with spinach, mandarin orange slices, banana, flax seed, chia seeds, and coconut milk.

Let’s Make a Creamy, Dreamy Citrus Green Smoothie

All you need to do is add all your ingredients to a blender and let it work its magic. Before you know it you’ll be sipping on a delicious feel-good smoothie! Note, this orange smoothie is only slightly sweet from the natural sweetness of the banana, oranges and the vanilla protein powder. 

Tip: For a sweeter smoothie option you can add 2 teaspoons of pure maple syrup or 1-2 pitted dates before blending.

Make a Glowing Green Smoothie Bowl

You can also turn this recipe into a smoothie bowl by making the smoothie thicker using only ¾ cup milk. Also, make sure to use frozen bananas, frozen mandarins and frozen spinach to help you get that thick consistency. Once blended, pour into a bowl and add your choice of smoothie bowl toppings.

Topping Ideas: Some fun topping ideas would be nuts, seeds, sliced fresh fruit, granola, honey, cacao nibs and a drizzle of nut or seed butter.

Green smoothie in a clear glass with a glass straw, topped with mandarin orange slices with spinach and orange slices scattered around.

Ingredients, Substitutions, and Modifications

Frozen banana: You can also use fresh banana in place of frozen banana in this recipe. The banana adds some natural sweetness to the smoothie. If you don’t care for bananas feel free it and add 2 additional mandarin oranges and extra ice.

Citrus: The mandarin orange or Navel orange in this adds subtle sweetness and brightness to this smoothie. I like to use the whole fruit pieces instead of just using juice for the added texture. 1 large navel orange, peeled, will also work in place of mandarins.

Baby spinach: I like to use tender, non-bitter greens for smoothies. But you can use any greens you like that blend easily and work well with these other ingredients. Some baby kale would work well in addition to (or in place of) spinach here too.

Vanilla protein powder: You can use any protein powder you like the taste of. To keep this recipe vegan friendly, be sure to use a plant-based. To keep this recipe paleo friendly, be sure to use a grain-free and dairy-free protein powder. You can also skip the protein powder if you don’t have it or don’t want to use it.

Milk: Any milk will work great in this recipe. For a nut-free option try hemp milk or oat milk. If you like a thinner consistency in your smoothies, add more milk. You can use traditional milk or even water if you prefer as well.

Tip: If using fresh banana in place of frozen, be sure to add ice to the blender for better texture.

Overhead shot of a clear blender filled with spinach, mandarin orange slices, banana, flax seed, chia seeds, and coconut milk.

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Green smoothie in a clear glass with a glass straw, topped with mandarin orange slices with spinach and orange slices scattered around.
Green smoothie in a clear glass with a glass straw, topped with mandarin orange slices with spinach and orange slices scattered around.
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Vibrant Citrus Green Smoothie

Developed and tested by A woman with long blonde hair, smiling, holds and pours a bottle of oil in a modern kitchen setting.Robyn Conley Downs
Servings: 2
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
This bright, vibrant citrus green smoothie is made with orange citrus, spinach, and milk, and tastes like a treat. Whip up a batch for breakfast and start your morning vibrant and glowing!
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Ingredients

  • 1 banana, frozen, broken into chunks
  • 3 mandarin oranges, peeled, or 1 navel orange, peeled
  • 2 cups baby spinach, about 2 big handfuls
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup ice
  • 2 servings vanilla protein powder

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Add all the ingredients to a blender. Blend on high until well combined. For a thinner consistency add additional milk.

Notes

  • This recipe serves two. If serving one, simply halve the ingredients listed.
  • For a thinner consistency, add more milk.
  • For vegan, be sure to use a plant-based protein powder.
  • For paleo, be sure to use a paleo-friendly protein powder.
  • Nutrition information calculated using low fat milk and whey protein powder. Nutrition information will depend on the type of products you use.
  • For more ingredients & substitutions, see blog post above.
Course: Breakfast, Snack

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1(of 2), Calories: 340kcal, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 71mg, Sodium: 162mg, Potassium: 1017mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 33g, Vitamin A: 3490IU, Vitamin C: 138mg, Calcium: 420mg, Iron: 1mg
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