Description
This Golden Peach Sunrise Smoothie is a vibrant and nutritious blend featuring fresh and frozen fruits, root vegetables, and warming spices. Combining peaches, raspberries, carrot, and orange with ginger and turmeric, it's a refreshing and health-boosting start to your day or a revitalizing snack any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Vegetables
- ¼ cup raspberries, fresh or thawed frozen ones
- 1 small orange, peeled and wedges separated
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1-2 frozen ripe peaches (about 1 ½ heaped cups of frozen peach chunks)
- 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped
Spices and Extras
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon camu camu powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder or extract
- tiny pinch of sea salt and ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Prepare Raspberry Juice: In a small bowl, mash the raspberries with a fork until the juices start to release. You may strain out the seeds if you prefer a smoother texture or leave them in. Set the raspberry juice or purée aside for layering.
- Blend Smoothie: In an upright blender, combine the orange wedges, chopped carrot, frozen peach chunks, chopped ginger, ground turmeric, camu camu powder if using, vanilla powder or extract, a pinch of sea salt and ground black pepper, fresh lemon juice, and water. Blend on high speed until the mixture is creamy, thick, and smooth. Use a tamper if your blender has one to help blend evenly.
- Layer and Serve: Pour one third of the smoothie into a glass, then pour one third of the raspberry juice on top. Repeat the layers with the remaining smoothie and raspberry juice for a beautiful sunrise effect. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and vibrant colors.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen peaches with mango or pineapple for a different tropical twist.
- If you prefer a thinner smoothie, add more water incrementally before blending.
- Camu camu powder is optional but adds a boost of vitamin C and a slight tart flavor.
- For a sweeter smoothie, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup as desired.
- Leaving raspberry seeds in adds texture, but straining them can create a smoother drink.
- This smoothie is best enjoyed immediately for freshness and optimal nutrient content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 ounces)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
