I love sweet Cara Cara oranges! In springtime in California the farmers markets are full of them. Eat them fresh by the slice or toss a few into a blender for a sunrise glow smoothie. Now that’s a happy start for any day.
Smoothies can be a quick healthy meal loaded with all the vitamins and nutrients you need for the morning.
This gorgeous glowing blend features seasonal fruits and gut-healthy ingredients that will keep you going till lunch. Carrots for luminous skin. Cara Cara oranges and strawberries, loaded with immune boosting vitamin C. Almonds, chia seeds and coconut milk provide essential fat and protein plus fresh pineapple and mango keep gut bacteria happy. Additionally, add a few tablespoons of maca powder the whole thing comes together for a wholesome and delicious morning mix.
Toss any fruits you have on hand into the blender and make your own version of morning sunshine.
Sunrise Glow Smoothie
Equipment
- High Speed Blender or Magic Bullet
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple cut into chunks
- 1 banana
- 1 Cara Cara orange peeled and sectioned
- 1 golden mango peeled and cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup carrots cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1/3 cup raw slivered almonds
- 2 Tbsp maca powder
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the blender with the most tender ingredients on the bottom. If you like a chilled smoothie, add a couple of ice cubes to the blender.
- Turn on blender and blend for 1 minute.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy