⏱ 5 minutes
Vitamin B&C Morning Smoothie
"This is the recipe I make when I want to feel abundant. Not extravagant — abundant. Like I am giving myself something full and generous. It takes five minutes and it tastes like summer."
🌿 Why I Love These Ingredients
Blueberries were the first fruit I started adding intentionally — not just because they taste beautiful, but because of what I noticed about my energy after. Mango gives this smoothie a tropical brightness that makes mornings feel like a small celebration. Banana brings the creaminess and the sweetness that keeps it satisfying. Orange juice in place of water adds a natural vitamin C boost that I've come to look forward to. Spinach blends in invisibly — you'll never taste it, but your body will thank you for it. This is the one I share most often when friends ask what I start my day with.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- ½ cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 ripe banana (fresh or frozen — frozen makes it creamier)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 medium oranges)
- 1 large handful fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup plain or coconut yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed or chia seeds (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional — it brightens everything)
- Small handful ice if using fresh fruit
🥤 How I Prepare It
Add the spinach to the blender first, then pour the orange juice over it. Blend on low for 10–15 seconds until the spinach breaks down — this prevents green chunks and makes everything blend smoother.
Add the frozen blueberries, mango, and banana. If using yogurt, flaxseed, or vanilla, add those now too.
Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed.
Taste and adjust. More banana for sweetness, more orange juice to thin it, more frozen fruit to thicken it. This is yours — adjust freely.
Pour into a tall glass or a wide bowl if you'd like to top it with granola, fresh fruit, or coconut flakes for a smoothie bowl experience.
💛 How I Use It in My Routine
Some mornings I drink this on the way out the door. Other mornings I pour it into a bowl, sit outside for fifteen minutes, and eat it slowly with a spoon. The recipe is the same either way — but the experience couldn't be more different. What I've learned is that nourishment isn't just what's in the glass. It's also how you receive it. I try to at least pause for a breath before the first sip. You might find even that small thing makes a difference.
✨ Variations to Try
- Replace orange juice with coconut water for a lighter, tropical version
- Add a teaspoon of spirulina or moringa powder for extra green nutrition
- Stir in a tablespoon of almond or peanut butter for more staying power
- Use raspberries or strawberries instead of blueberries for a warmer berry profile
- Add ½ avocado for an ultra-creamy, satiating version