Name: Sunshine Smoothie
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: vegan
Ingredients: 3 Medjool dates, pitted (soaked in advance if you do not have a high speed blender); 1 large navel orange, skin removed; 1 cup frozen unsweetened mango chunks; 1 cup plain, unsweetened almond milk (or plain, unsweetened milk of choice); 2 cups ice cubes

This Sunshine Smoothie is summer in a glass! It's bright and refreshing with only five ingredients. I love it for an afternoon snack or post-workout refuel! This smoothie is refreshing, citrusy, and hydrating.

This Sunshine Smoothie is giving me brightness, life and all the good vibes lately. It is simple to make and tastes so creamy, citrusy and refreshing! When I'm craving something nourishing and fun this is what I make. I usually enjoy it first thing in the morning or as a post-workout snack. It's the perfect amount of sweetness to brighten up your day.

Sunshine Smoothie Ingredients

To make this smoothie you only need five ingredients:

Orange
Frozen mango
Milk of choice
Dates
Ice

Together they create a bright and uplifting smoothie that tastes sweet and satisfying. My husband absolutely loves this smoothie after a workout and my kids keep requesting it first thing in the morning. It is never a bad time to make this vitamin-C packed smoothie!

Health Benefits of Oranges

As we all know, oranges provide loads of immune-boosting vitamin C! Evidence even suggests that for some people, high doses of vitamin C might actually shorten a cold by as much as one and a half days. In addition, vitamin C fights free radicals to prevent or delay certain cancers and heart disease. It is essential for the growth and repair of bodily tissues, helps heal wounds and repairs and maintains healthy cartilage, bones, teeth and skin.

All About Mangoes

Mangoes are naturally sweet and are such a wonderful fruit that can satisfy your sweet tooth while packing in important nutrients. Mangos offer fiber, potassium and vitamins A and C, which together boost immunity, improve heart health and reduce your risk for many chronic diseases.

This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo-friendly, soy-free, refined sugar-free and peanut-free. It also has a nut-free option! If you give this a try, please snap a pic and tag #eatingbyelaine and @eatingbyelaine on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook so I can see your creations.

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Sunshine Smoothie

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Author: Elaine Gordon
Total Time: 3 mins
Yield: 2
Diet: Vegan

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Ingredients

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3 Medjool dates, pitted (soaked in advance if you do not have a high speed blender)
1 large navel orange, skin removed
1 cup frozen unsweetened mango chunks
1 cup plain, unsweetened almond milk (or plain, unsweetened milk of choice)
2 cups ice cubes

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Instructions

Place dates, orange, mango and milk in your blender in the order listed (dates first). Blend until smooth and creamy. Add ice and blend again until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.

Equipment

high-speed blender

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Prep Time: 3 mins
Category: Breakfast or Snack
Method: Blender
Cuisine: vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free, nut-free option