Blood Orange and Raspberry Smoothie
2 servings (about 2 cups)
This recipe pairs juicy raspberries with refreshing blood orange juice. Both raspberries and blood oranges get their red color from anthocyanins, plant pigments that have strong antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. To maximize its health boosting potential, this smoothie recipe also calls for flaxseed oil which provides omega-3 fatty acids.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup blood orange juice
- 1 ½ cups (185 g) raspberries
- 2 teaspoons flaxseed oil
- ½ cup crushed ice
- Fresh mint, for garnish
Directions
- Blend the blood orange juice, raspberries, and flaxseed oil in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Add the crushed ice and mix again.
- Pour into into small glasses and garnish with fresh mint. Serve with quirky eco-straws made of stainless steel, glass, or bamboo.
Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts for this dairy free Blood Orange and Raspberry Smoothie are provided per 100 grams, per recipe (430 grams), and per serving (215 grams or about 1 cup) in the table below. The Percent Daily Values are provided in brackets.
| Per 100 g | Per Recipe | Per Serving | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy in kcal | 58 (3%) | 249 (12%) | 125 (6%) | NA |
| Protein in g | 1 (1%) | 3 (6%) | 2 (3%) | Low in protein |
| Total Fat in g | 2 (4%) | 10 (15%) | 5 (8%) | Virtually all fat in this smoothie comes from flaxseed oil (rich in omega-3) |
| Saturated Fat in g | 0 (1%) | 1 (4%) | 0 (2%) | Hardly any saturated fat |
| Carbohydrates in g | 9 (3%) | 40 (13%) | 20 (7%) | NA |
| Fiber in g | 3 (12%) | 13 (52%) | 6 (26%) | An excellent source of fiber |
| Sodium in mg | 1 (0%) | 4 (0%) | 2 (0%) | Virtually sodium-free |
| Cholesterol in mg | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | Cholesterol-free |
Nutrition facts for recipes on healwithfood.org are primarily based on nutritional data provided by USDA SR-21. Percent Daily Values or %DV, indicated in brackets in the table above, are based on recommendations for a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Your daily values may be different depending on your individual needs.
