The other night after work, Fabi brought me home a HUGE pack of fresh organic strawberries he picked up on his way home. I have mentioned on here a million times that strawberries are my favorite fruit, so I was ecstatic to see a huge box of fresh strawberries come through the door! After a few days, I realized the box was a little too big for the two of us to finish within a few days before they go bad, so it became a challenge to find ways to use them up towards the end. Today I used some to make this fresh strawberry orange smoothie. This smoothie recipe reminds me of this smoothie place in the mall we had growing up, and my mom, brother and I would always get a strawberry smoothie. I could always tell there was oranges inside, and I loved the taste. They are so good! This strawberry orange smoothie is the perfect breakfast to start your day, since it is light and won’t weigh you down and make you sluggish.
- ½ cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup organic soy milk
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ½ cup fresh organic strawberries, hulled
- ½ cup frozen organic strawberries
- ½ orange, peeled
- 1 tsp honey
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until everything is chopped up and smooth.
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Yummy looking smoothie!
Yum!! You know I am loving smoothie and this one looks and sounds amazing!
This smoothie truly looks like a dream! I want to dive right in!
So refreshing and beautiful 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thank you 😀
This looks amazing! Delicious!
Thanks so much!
I always start the day with a smoothie and your smoothie with the yoghurt would be wonderful and so good for you xx
I try to have one a day too! They are so yummy!
I can’t get enough strawberries at this time of the year! We have them for breakfast almost every morning – a big bowl of them with yogurt on top. Your smoothie looks terrific – something I should try to change the pace. Thanks for this.
Me too 🙂
This looks so yummy! I am lactose intolerant so this is perfect (if I just substitute soy yogurt). I’m a big fan of soy!
xo Jackie
Thanks Jackie!
Kristi, I was JUST dreaming about an orange/yogurt smoothie this morning–this looks so good! Have you ever had an orange julius? I used to love those SO much but haven’t had one in years…anyway, this reminds me of a healthier version, plus strawberries! Loving that first photo 🙂
YESSS I love orange julius 😀
Wow that looks so fresh and yummy! I need to make it 🙂
Thanks Carla!
Weird..I just told my hubby I was craving a smoothie and saw this. Want!!! 🙂
😀 I find myself always craving a smoothie these days!
I looooove smoothies and could drink one every day, no problemo! Yours looks SO delicious. I have some strawberries and pineapple already chopped up in the fridge – may have to try a variation on this tomorrow morning!
Thanks Amy! 🙂 Sounds yummy!
I don’t know why I’ve never thought of oranges and strawberries in a smoothie but now I can’t stop thinking about it! YUM!
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i loveeee smoothies. i usually make a strawberry and banana smoothie but this version with oranges looks SOOOO GOOD! plus, i love the pink color 😉
Thank you!! I love the color as well (pink is my fave)
Love the vibrant pink colour and your photos are gorgeous! I love strawberries too and put them in everything. I made a strawberry slushie yesterday but added a big dollop of whipped cream …wasn’t that healthy but was way yummy! Thank you for stopping by my site and leaving such a wonderful comment. I am glad to have found you!
Nazneen