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}
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.
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.
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
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!
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Meeta says
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 😉
Karen Kelly says
Ha, ha, thanks Meeta!
Garlic + Zest says
I live in Florida - so citrus is everywhere this time of year! This smoothie looks fabulous -- even if you don't have the sniffles!
Karen Kelly says
So jealous that you live in FL Lisa!
Kate Veggie Desserts (@veggie_desserts) says
Kids really can be little germ factories! I love this smoothie - sounds perfect for blasting away the bugs.
Karen Kelly says
Thanks Kate and a perfect way to describe kids!
Amanda | My Gluten-Free Miami says
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.
WillCookForFriends says
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!
Annie says
ooooh. i love that you put coconut water in there for that extra tropical flavor.
Carolyn Perry says
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.
Karen Kelly says
So glad you liked it and thanks for letting us know about your additions!