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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Cold Buster Citrus Smoothie

    Published: Jan 20, 2017 Modified: Apr 29, 2020 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Got a cold?  It's time to blast it out with this Vitamin C loaded orange Cold Buster Citrus Smoothie.  Fresh, filling and oh so delicious.  {gluten free, vegan, paleo, whole30}

    Cold Buster Citrus Smoothie glass with yellow straw and orange slices

    Those long dreary winter days are here and it's difficult to stay healthy.  We try to get our sleep, eat right and de stress but our kids still come home packed with germs from school, ewww.

    So besides telling them to wash their hands 8,652 times per day, make them drink one of these Cold Blaster Citrus Smoothies every. single. day.  Then you can be sure they are getting a healthy dose of Vitamin C to help them fight all those germs under their fingernails, double ewww.

    Cold Buster Citrus Smoothie two glasses with orange garnish

    This refreshing Cold Buster Citrus Smoothie is packed with Vitamin C, fiber, folate and Vitamin B.  No cold can win over the Vitamin C packed in this baby.  I used coconut water which is extra hydrating and helps when you have a cold.  It tastes a lot like the Orange Julius I used to eat as a kid but a lot healthier!

    Actually I have no idea what they put in those.  Anyone? Anyone?

    Knock wood, but we've been pretty healthy this year, so far avoiding the stomach bug and colds that have passed through our friends.  I am quite sure I have just jinxed us and we will be laid up in bed all next week. Me and my big mouth.

    Cold Buster Citrus Smoothie overhead shot with two glasses

    This Cold Buster Citrus Smoothie is...

    • refreshing
    • hydrating
    • packed with Vitamins
    • gluten free
    • paleo
    • whole30 approved
    • vegan
    • liked by kids young and old
    • tastes great with some turmeric thrown in there too
    Cold Buster Citrus Smoothie

    Cold Buster Citrus Smoothie

    Got a cold? It's time to blast it out with this Vitamin C loaded orange Cold Buster Citrus Smoothie. Fresh, filling and oh so delicious. {gluten free, vegan, paleo, whole30}
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 88kcal
    Author: Karen Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 2 peeled oranges
    • ½ cup frozen mango chunks
    • 1 banana
    • ½ - 1 cup coconut water

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients into a high powered blender and blitz until blended.
    • Add more or less coconut water to desired consistency.
    • Enjoy!

    Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 84.7mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @seasonal_cravings or tag #seasonal_cravings and I will repost on my stories.

     

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    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    Comments

    1. Meeta

      January 20, 2017 at 9:55 am

      Totally need this now as I have a cough and a cold - even though I drink a lot of smoothies bviously it was not this one 😉

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 20, 2017 at 10:24 am

        Ha, ha, thanks Meeta!

        Reply
    2. Garlic + Zest

      January 20, 2017 at 9:56 am

      I live in Florida - so citrus is everywhere this time of year! This smoothie looks fabulous -- even if you don't have the sniffles!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 20, 2017 at 10:23 am

        So jealous that you live in FL Lisa!

        Reply
    3. Kate Veggie Desserts (@veggie_desserts)

      January 20, 2017 at 10:07 am

      Kids really can be little germ factories! I love this smoothie - sounds perfect for blasting away the bugs.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 20, 2017 at 10:22 am

        Thanks Kate and a perfect way to describe kids!

        Reply
    4. Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami

      January 20, 2017 at 10:43 am

      I would love this anytime. It has been rough so far as far as colds and infections go. Wish I had had a few of these when I was sick.Pinned.

      Reply
    5. WillCookForFriends

      January 20, 2017 at 11:04 am

      I need one of these right now! It is so dark and cold and grey where I live this time of year, and while I've managed to avoid any serious illness, I am feeling a bit run down. This smoothie looks like a glass full of sunshine to cut through these winter days, and would perk me right up!

      Reply
    6. Annie

      January 20, 2017 at 11:40 am

      ooooh. i love that you put coconut water in there for that extra tropical flavor.

      Reply
    7. Carolyn Perry

      June 21, 2021 at 4:46 am

      5 stars
      I made this on Saturday Afternoon. It was wonderful. And I added 1/2 cup of Salad Greens and used 1- Peach Chobani Yogurt that has Coconut Milk. Added 1 cup of Unsweetened Guava Juice, as a substitute for the Coconut Water. Still turned out an Orange color.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        July 02, 2021 at 9:06 am

        So glad you liked it and thanks for letting us know about your additions!

        Reply

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