Video Blog: How To Make an Orange Smoothie

Hi Everyone! It’s Claire here in the Raw Blend Kitchen and today I am going to show you all how to make a refreshing Orange Smoothie using the Vitamix Pro 500. This smoothie is perfect for those hot summer days or even great to give your body a good Vitamin C boost now that Autumn is here and winter is right around the corner! So let’s get in the kitchen and let’s get started …

Orange Smoothie

Makes: 1.25L
Serves: 2-6

Equipment

• Vitamix 2L Wet Container

Ingredients

• 4 oranges (peeled)
• 3/4 cup activated almond milk
• 3 Tbsp rice malt syrup
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1-2 cup ice

Method

1. Put all the ingredients into the Vitamix 2L container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 1. Turn the machine on and quickly increase the speed to 10, then override to High.
3. Use tamper to effectively press the ingredients into the blades if required whilst processing.
4. Blend for 30-60 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.
5. Stop the machine and serve.

Make sure you use a good quality high powered blender to ensure a smooth and creamy blend every time! We can’t go past the Vitamix.

Happy Blending!