This creamy coconut orange smoothie is all about bright citrus flavor with a soft, dreamy coconut finish. Fresh orange adds sunny sweetness, banana makes it naturally smooth, Greek yogurt gives it a thick, spoonable texture, and a splash of vanilla ties everything together. It is a quick fruit smoothie for breakfast, an easy afternoon snack, or anytime you want something colorful and refreshing from the blender.
Ingredients
- 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
- 1/2 cup canned light coconut milk or refrigerated coconut milk
- 1/2 medium banana, frozen if possible
- 1/3 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional
How To Make It
Add the orange segments to the blender first so the juicy fruit sits near the blade. Pour in the coconut milk, then add the banana, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and ice.
Blend on high until the smoothie looks creamy and no pieces of orange or ice remain. If the mixture is too thick for your blender, add another splash of coconut milk and blend again. If you like a frostier smoothie, add a few extra ice cubes or use a fully frozen banana.
Taste before serving. Oranges can vary in sweetness, so add honey or maple syrup only if you want a sweeter sip. Pour into one large glass or two small glasses and serve right away while it is cold, bright, and extra smooth.
Tips
For the best texture, remove as much white pith from the orange as you can. The pith is edible, but too much of it can make the smoothie taste slightly bitter. A seedless navel orange is a simple choice, but mandarins or cara cara oranges also work well for a sweeter, colorful twist.
Use canned light coconut milk if you want a richer, creamier smoothie, or refrigerated coconut milk for a lighter blend. Plain Greek yogurt keeps the flavor tangy and balanced, while vanilla Greek yogurt makes the smoothie taste a little more dessert-like.
To prep ahead, peel and segment the orange, slice the banana, and freeze them together in a small bag. When you are ready to blend, add the frozen fruit straight to the blender with the coconut milk, yogurt, and vanilla. You may need an extra splash of liquid to help it blend smoothly.
Bright, creamy, and simple, this coconut orange smoothie is ready to make your day sunnier.