Citrus Cream Smoothie Recipe

This refreshing Citrus Cream Smoothie, inspired by Giada De Laurentiis and perfect for the Greek region of ZWT6, is a burst of sunshine in a glass! Sweet orange and creamy yogurt blend seamlessly with a hint of vanilla for a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. Get ready for a taste of the Mediterranean!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 8 mins

Calories 128.7 kcal

Protein 1g

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Ingredients for Citrus Cream Smoothie

.5 cup water
.5 cup granulated sugar
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
.5 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 ripe bananas
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup ice cubes

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How to Make Citrus Cream Smoothie

In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely (about 5 minutes).
Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely (approximately 20 minutes).
While the syrup cools, peel and slice 2 ripe bananas.
Add the cooled syrup to a blender.
Add 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, sliced bananas, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup ice cubes.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Pour into two glasses and garnish with extra orange zest (optional). Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

103g

Fat

Carbs

10g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Beverages Fruit Greek Easy European Smoothies Citrus Oranges Tropical Fruit Bananas 3 Steps Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Citrus Cream Smoothie?

Citrus Cream Smoothie takes about 23 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 8 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Citrus Cream Smoothie?

Citrus Cream Smoothie has approximately 128.7 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Citrus Cream Smoothie?

The key ingredients for Citrus Cream Smoothie are Water, Sugar, Greek Yogurt, Orange Juice, Bananas, Orange Zest. See the full list with measurements above.