Raspberry Sunrise Smoothie

Tastes like ice cream!

Raspberry Sunrise Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 packet Raspberry Royale Spiru-tein powder

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in the blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

This smoothie got rave reviews from the boyfriend (he said it tastes just like ice cream)! Be sure to blend the ice until very fine, otherwise it's just gonna be a crunchy ice slush. 

Skin Tonic Smoothie

Spicy smoothie to nourish your skin!

Skin Tonic Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup carrot juice
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1" fresh ginger

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in the blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

Freeze either juice in an ice cube tray the night before making this smoothie. Puree the ginger well with the liquid juice before adding the frozen juice cubes. 

Caribbean C-Burst Smoothie

Great sunny drink for a cloudy day!

Caribbean C-Burst Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup carrot juice
• 1 Tbs goji berries
• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 cup frozen mango

Instructions:

1. Toss orange juice and goji berries in blender.
2. Mix well - until goji berries are small red specks. 
3. Add rest of ingredients. 
4. Blend, serve and enjoy.

Soak the goji berries in filtered water for a few hours before adding them. I used Bolthouse Farms 100% Carrot Juice and Winn Dixie Orange Juice with no pulp. Be sure to use a ripe mango for this recipe. 

Go-Go-Goji Smoothie

Sweet and tart in harmony!

Go-Go-Goji Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 Tbs goji berries
• 2 frozen bananas

Instructions:

1. Toss orange juice and goji berries in blender.
2. Mix well - until goji berries are small red specks. 
3. Add bananas. 
4. Blend, serve and enjoy.

Goji berries lend their strong flavor to this simple drink. I recommend soaking the berries in filtered water for a few hours before adding them.

Raspberry Orange Smoothie

Refreshing morning smoothie!

Raspberry Orange Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup frozen raspberries

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

Keep it simple with this smoothie with two simple ingredients. Adding sweetener won't be necessary for this well-balanced drink.

Pineapple Freeze Smoothie

Great breakfast smoothie!

Pineapple Freeze Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/2 cup yogurt

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this drink, I used pulp-free orange juice and greek yogurt for a tart, but refreshing drink. Top it with berries and granola for a breakfast treat!

Tropical Freeze Smoothie

Love the way strawberry flecks color this drink!

Tropical Freeze Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups orange juice
• 1/2 cup guava nectar
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup frozen mango

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

Guava nectar can be purchased cheaply at your local latin grocery and adds a great deal of sweetness to smoothies. I like the addition of strawberries to this drink for their bright red color, however, pineapple would be a delicious partner to the mango, also. 

Watermelon Splash Smoothie

Bubbly, sweet post-exercise treat!

Watermelon Splash Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup watermelon
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Simply Orange Pulp-Free Juice with Tangerine. For convenience, you could use seedless watermelon; otherwise go for the seeded watermelon, which seems to have a stronger watermelon flavor.  

Sunrise Sunset Smoothie

Bright sunset colors make up this tasty treat!

Sunrise Sunset Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/4 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/4 cup frozen mango

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Simply Orange Pulp-Free Juice with Tangerine. Try playing with the proportions of the fruits in this drink to produce different sunset colors!

Hawaiian Breeze Smoothie

A tart tropical smoothie!

Hawaiian Breeze Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 3/4 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/2 cup yogurt

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Simply Orange Pulp-Free Juice with Tangerine and Cabot Low-Fat Greek Yogurt. If you are not keen on the tart flavor add a sweetener like honey, agave or maple syrup to taste.

Pineapple Delight Smoothie

Simple and refreshing Pineapple Delight Smoothie!

Pineapple Delight Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
• 1 frozen banana

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe I used Simply Orange Pulp-Free Juice with Tangerine and a medium banana. Blend well if using fresh pineapple or orange juice with pulp for a smoother drink. 

Blimey Limey Smoothie

Frothy, foamy Blimey Limey Smoothie!

Blimey Limey Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 Tbs lime juice
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe, I used Simply Orange Pulp-Free Juice with Tangerine and store-bought lime juice. If you are not keen on the slightly sour flavor, add half the lime juice or simply add to taste. You could always add a sweetener like honey, agave or maple syrup to balance the sour, also.

Get Up and Goji Smoothie

Fresh and creamy poolside treat!

Get Up and Goji Smoothie Recipe
Makes 2 servings. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup dried goji berries
• 1/2 cup frozen peaches (about 1 peach)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 frozen banana

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender.
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.

For this recipe I used Dole 100% Orange-Pineapple juice, Fage Total 2% Greek Yogurt and a medium banana. I recommend removing the skin from the peach before freezing, if using fresh peaches.

Dried goji berries can be purchased from your local health food store. I purchased the 1/4 cup for $0.54 at my nearest Whole Foods out of the bulk bins. Healthy and exotic doesn't have to be expensive! : )

Sunny Day Smoothie

A great mix of tangy and sweet tropical fruits!

Sunny Day Smoothie Recipe
Makes 1 serving. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 kiwi (peeled, chopped)
• 1/2 cup frozen mango
• 1 frozen banana

Instructions:

1. Toss all ingredients in blender. 
2. Blend, serve and enjoy.
3. Optional: top with light whipped cream and garnish with a kiwi slice. 

For this recipe I used Dole 100% Juice Orange-Pineapple juice, a seeded kiwi and a small banana. You may wish to seek out a seedless kiwi for this recipe for a smoother drink. If you're chopping up fresh mango, avoid cutting to the core for a mango-thread-free drink.