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How to Make a 3 Ingredient Energy Fruit Smoothie
Made with just 3 ingredients, this energy fruit smoothie is full of citrusy goodness! It’s quick to make and super easy to incorporate into your daily morning routines.
Every summer, this 3 Ingredient Energy Fruit Smoothie makes its appearance in my kitchen and I just can’t get enough of it! It’s a blended glass of tangy grapefruit, zesty lemon, and sweet orange.
This energy-boosting drink is a delicious and healthy way to fuel your body and mind. Plus, it’s super easy to make! An energizing smoothie that’s filled with vitamin C is great to have first thing in the morning. All you need are a handful of ingredients and 2 minutes of your time.
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Key Ingredients:
Grapefruit: This tangy and slightly bitter citrus fruit is rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.
Lemon: Zesty lemon is high in vitamin C and known for its digestive and immune-boosting properties.
Orange: Sweet and juicy orange is packed with vitamin C, folate, and potassium.
Water: Blend the fruits into a smooth consistency with water.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
How to make a 3 Ingredient Energy Fruit Smoothie:
Step 1: Peel and slice fruits
Step 1: Peel the orange and grapefruit. Slice into smaller pieces.
Step 2: Cut and squeeze lemon
Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze as much of the lemon juice as you can into the blender (keeping the seeds out).
Step 3: Add ingredients to a blender
Put peeled and sliced orange and grapefruit into the blender and add ¼ cup of water.
Step 4: Blend
Blend for 1 minute. Cheers!
Expert Tips:
- For a sweeter smoothie, you can add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
- If you’re looking for that morning protein boost, you can add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to the blender before blending.
Recipe FAQs:
Yes, this smoothie is completely vegan-friendly as it only contains fruits and water.
Yes, you can use frozen fruit for this 3-ingredient energy fruit smoothie recipe. Allow the frozen fruit to thaw slightly before adding it in. You can also use a combination of frozen and fresh fruit to get the perfect consistency you want.
It’s best to drink this smoothie right after blending to get the most nutrients and freshness. However, you can store any leftovers in the refrigerator for several hours. Just give it a good stir or shake before drinking!
Check out these other sweet smoothie recipes:
- Create this Easy Green Smoothie with just 3 Ingredients at home.
- An Easy Pomegranate Smoothie combines simple and easy on-hand ingredients into a sweet smoothie.
- Enjoy citrusy flavors in this Dairy-Free Creamy Lemon Smoothie Recipe!
- This Pumpkin Pie Smoothie is silky smooth, sweet, and has all the cinnamon-spiced goodness!
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How to Make a 3 Ingredient Energy Fruit Smoothie
Equipment
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blender
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citrus squeezer
Ingredients
- 1 grapefruit, peeled & sliced
- 1 lemon, peeled & sliced
- 1 orange, peeled & sliced
- ¼ cups water
Instructions
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Peel one orange and one grapefruit. Slice into smaller pieces.1 orange,, 1 grapefruit,
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Cut lemon in half.1 lemon,
- Squeeze as much of the lemon as you can into the blender (keeping the seeds out).
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Put peeled and sliced orange and grapefruit into the blender and add ¼ cup of water.¼ cups water
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Blend for 1 minute or until well blended.
