Surprise! I hopped on the blood orange train.
Partly because they were on killer sale, partly because I couldn’t actually remember what they tasted like it had been so long since I had one and partly because I’m lame and figured everyone else was doing it, why not me? I’m not above admitting it.
So, here we are face to face with another fruit that leaves a murder scene in your kitchen. Granted, this one doesn’t take 20 minutes of picking apart so it’s definitely got the advantage.
Citrus this time of year is one of the few things that makes winter bearable. Although, I’d rather live a life without citrus for the exchange of warm, sunny days all year round (oh wait, that exists, it’s called Florida) if I had the choice.
I don’t have a choice right now though so instead, I’ll sip my fresh, tart and just slightly sweet blood orange smoothie and keep bugging Ulysses to pick some days that we’re going back to the sunshine state in February.
Seriously Ulys, pick the damn days.
- juice of 1 blood orange
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt (or vanilla ice cream for a dessert smoothie)
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon blood orange zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- 2 teaspoons honey or agave
- handful of ice
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy and smooth.
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Such a beautiful color! I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve never had a blood orange.
I’ve never had a blood orange but I’m just heading out the door now to the store and really want to pick one up. Is the taste similar to a regular orange. And I feel your pain about the whole winter thing…. it’s a snowy wonderland outside my window right now and I’m about to hop on my bike, eeeek!
It’s more tart than a regular orange kind of like a cross between a grapefruit and an orange like Lindsay said below. I love grapefruits so it’s right up my alley.
yum yum yum. I’m obsessed with smoothies and I so want to make this. I was at the store yesterday and I saw a HUGE vat of this and wanted to get some but wasn’t sure if I knew fruit well enough to make something delicious out of it..and well, you must’ve read my mind
I tasted blood orange juice at Whole Foods for the first time this weekend. It reminded me of a cross between a grapefruit and an orange. I loved it! I am going to hopefully pick some up this weekend. Maybe some pomegranates too… so my boyfriend will get counter scrubbing practice.
silly goose, you don’t have to live without citrus in Florida!
I have never had a non alcoholic blood orange concoction. Hmmm. It’s something to think about.
The blood orange on my blog was begging for vodka, I promise.
Oh! Plus, I’m Israeli/Slovak-the blood orange and vodka combo was inevitable.
Its an Italian thing too because I do it all the time. I add a splash of soda just because I have a thing for bubbles. Also really good? Gin.
confession: I don’t have a blender. Is that insane or what? I definitely need to invest in one before summer time. I have a ton of of smoothie making to do to make up for lost times
Oh my gosh, you definitely need one! I’ve been wanting a Vitamix or Blendtec for some time now but just can’t justify the $.
You can’t beat the color of blood oranges. Just so, so pretty!
Love the photos today
I’ve actually been wanting to experiment with smoothie recipes lately, so this is perfect timing! I hope blood oranges are in season in Illinois, too?
I have never tried a blood orange, but REGULAR orangeswere 10 for $10.00 at my grocery store on Sunday. That is insane!!! Or is it?!? Is that an outrageous price for oranges, or am I out of touch with reality?
$1 per orange!? That does sound insane! Considering the blood oranges were .69 cents a piece that’s outrageous! Where do you live? I can’t believe that they’re that expensive this time of year.
I live in Pittsburgh, PA. And the 10 for $10 was definitely not just a typo, because there was another display of them elsewhere in the store labeled at the same price. Crazy!!
So pretty! My blood oranges weren’t too pretty, which is too bad because I had plans for them being pretty so we just ended up eating them and not doing anything exciting with them, haha. Your smoothie looks delicious!
I love blood oranges. And smoothies. This one looks like a winner! I love how VIBRANT the oranges are.
Hehe, aren’t fruits that leave a murder scene in your kitchen the best? And I agree-citrus makes winter more bearable!
Love the color of this smoothie. You know, I don’t know if I’ve ever actually had a blood orange. Need to get on that
Love blood oranges – this sounds like a smoothie I’ve never had and definitely worth trying!
I have a big Oscars party every year, and we have a contest where guests bring food based on one of the nominated movies. Dark chocolate dipped blood oranges were a big hit a few years ago for There Will Be Blood
That looks delicious. I would never have thought of putting a blood orange in a smoothie but the idea of a slightly tart drink really appeals. Kind of like frozen yogurt
It tastes a lot like tart fro-yo actually!
it looks really refreshing and delicious! I will sure be making it when it starts to get hot in here
I have never had a blood orange but it looks amazing. I love the vibrant color!
It has been pretty cold in Colorado so I am way off my smoothie routine. This makes me want to hop back on the train. Looks divine and I absolutely LOVE how you photographed it.
I don’t think I’ve actually ever had a blood orange. I’m unsurprisingly unadventurous when it comes to buying food. If someone else prepares it, I’ll buy anything, but if I’m in charge, I’m sticking with the basics.
This looks amazing. I honestly can say I never had a blood orange, I guess I should hop on that train too. Next time I’m at the store I’ll pick a few up!