Naturally sweet and just delightful, Orange Carrot Persimmon Smoothie enriched with super spice - TURMERIC is the perfect healthy and nutritious meal for the whole family. This immune boosting smoothie is packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and high-quality dietary fibers. It's also vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free.
The flu season has started, and viruses are literally lurking around every corner. Yuck! For now, we are successfully avoiding being ill. BUT holiday break will be over soon, and my little schoolboy is returning to his classes. So I'm expecting a stronger attack from all sorts of school diseases.
With that in mind, I'm extensively working on boosting my family's immunity. Vegetable soups and stews are on our daily home menu, and super spices like turmeric and ginger are required addition to any meal. Between meals, we eat tons of fresh citrus fruits. And when I want to transform fruits into whole healthy meal, then I make smoothies. All for the sake of strengthening our immune system and preparing for more cold winter days that will come.
If you're struggling with same problems - colds and school diseases, or you're just looking for some smoothie detoxification, then this recipe is just the right thing for you.
This Orange Carrot Persimmon Smoothie has like real superpowers. It's loaded with fresh fruits and veggies, it's enriched with super spice turmeric and super healthy coconut oil. It even possesses some more powers from super powerful goji berries. It's like bullet proof jacket for diseases, or washing machine for wasting toxins from your body.
Things get even better... This smoothie is naturally sweetened with ripe banana and beautiful Japanese apple - persimmon, so it contains no added sugars. Real orange superhero!
Orange Carrot Persimmon Smoothie is full of vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin K, as well as strong antioxidants such as beta-carotene, which protects our body against many health problems - from flu to severe cardiovascular diseases. Also, this smoothie is loaded with dietary fibers that cleanse our intestines, promote good healthy digestion and boost or metabolism.
Smoothie is mildly aromatized with vanilla flavor. I also added a bit of turmeric, but you can bearly sense it's there so you can definitely serve this Orange Carrot Persimmon Smoothie to your kids. If YOU, on another hand, withstand strong aromatic spices, then you can add some fresh ginger too. Both turmeric and ginger add up its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits to this smoothie.
I enriched this smoothie even more with super healthy coconut oil and goji berries. Wondrous goji berries are high-antioxidant food, rich in essential fatty acids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Goji berry benefits include the ability to help you fight disease, effectively manage your weight and experience better digestion.
As well as being divinely sweet, with beautiful lush texture, yet so irresistibly light, this Orange Carrot Persimmon Smoothie is rich in nutrients. A real wholesome meal you can serve for breakfast or as a snack between meals. Orange Carrot Persimmon Smoothie is simply "must" this winter, but it's also excellent for boosting our immunity in spring before boring allergies start to attack us.
Orange Carrot Persimmon Smoothie is ...
- made with fresh fruits and veggies and thus loaded with nutrients,
- rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, calcium, and iron,
- full of high-quality dietary fibers that promote good digestion, weight loss, and healthy digestive system,
- naturally sweetened with ripe banana and persimmon, with no added sugars,
- enriched with healing spice - turmeric,
- full of antioxidants and beta-carotene important for strengthening our immune system,
- antibacterial and anti-inflammatory,
- good for heart health, vision and skin health,
- gluten-free, vegan,
- kid-friendly breakfast or healthy snack.
Just look at this smoothie and its gorgeous orange color. It's literally bursting with freshness, energy, and healthfulness, right?
Tell me, isn't this Orange Carrot Persimmon Smoothie exactly what we need in these cold gloomy winter days?
Enjoy!
Orange Carrot Persimmon Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 large juicy orange peeled
- 1 medium carrot peeled (if organic then just washed)
- 1 persimmon
- ½ large ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin coconut oil melted and cooled
- ⅓ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ teaspoon grated fresh ginger optional
- Topping: Goji berries and coconut chips.
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in the blender and mix until well combined. If necessary, add some water to get a smoothie desired consistency.
Notes
These are my picks for this recipe:
chahinez @lifestyleofafoodie says
I made this smoothie last week when I was a bit under the weather and to my surprise, I didn't get as sick as I usually do! I was able to beat my cold faster because of how much vitamin C this has. Thank you so much <3
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
I love how healthy this is! Such a nice smoothie idea!
Bindia | Indisk Mad says
For a great morning startup this smoothie is perfect. I do try it. Thanks for sharing looks so delicious.
Natalie says
Thanks Bindia :) Yes, it's perfect for breakfast.
Kelly says
My son and husband are sick right now too. This smoothie is just what they need right now! Love the bright color!
Natalie says
Awwww I'm sorry to hear that Kelly :( Make them this smoothie. They will be good as new in no time ;)
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Oh my gawsh, I have been fighting off something for the past few weeks, so I need about 10 gallons of this smoothie!! The flavors sound delicious and so unique! Love that you added turmeric and the color is so bright and lovely! Can't wait to try it! I certainly hope you and your little one don't catch the flu! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys! Cheers!
Natalie says
Thanks Cheyanne :* Cheers!
Hayley Richardson says
Looks delicious Natalie. I'll definitely be giving it a go. I had my first ever persimmon late last year and loved it :)
Natalie says
Thanks Hayley :) Hope you'll like this smoothie!
GiGi Eats says
I am curious about this ORANGE and CARROT combo! I think it could be insanely good... And you make it sound even better than I originally thought! I'm liking your sneaky addition of the turmeric too - such a healthy spice!!
Natalie says
Orange carrot combo? It's CRAZY good! And persimmon makes it even better... If you love ginger, try adding a bit ginger in this smoothie too. I think you gonna be surprised ;)
Marsha | Marsha's Baking Addiction says
This smoothie sounds amazing, and SO good! I've just recovered from a cold and flu, and I totally wish I had this to help me through :)
Natalie says
Thanks Marsha :* I'm glad you're now ok. Yup, I wish I posted this recipe sooner.. next time just send me msg hehe ;)
Amanda - Create N Plate says
I've had a nasty cold since New Years Eve that I'm trying to get rid of. I'm heading to the kitchen right now to try this out! It looks delicious!
Natalie says
Awww I'm so sorry to hear that Amanda :( This smoothie WILL help. 100% sure ;)
Camilla says
This looks like the perfect winter pick me up to ward award coughs and colds:-)
Natalie says
That's right! :)
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
Natalie, the color of this smoothie is absolutely glorious! I know that its uber healthy, but that's not why I want to have one -- it just looks really delicious! And those goji berries on top??? Fab!
Natalie says
Thanks Lisa :* Yup, the colour is just amazing. Like the ray of sunshine on gloomy winter days.
Sara says
This looks fantastic. I love persimmons and am always looking for ways to incorporate them into recipes!
Natalie says
Thanks Sara :) Persimmon is such a healthy fruit.
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Wow, the flavors in this smoothie sound awesome! I don't think I've tried a combination like this before but I'll have to try it!
Natalie says
Thanks Liz :)
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says
What a lovely list of ingredients to make a perfect pick me up. With all the germs around at the moment, this has got to put some goodness back in to your body.
Natalie says
True to that Helen! Cheers ;)
Anja says
Yum, Natalie! I will definitely try this smoothie, sounds awesome <3
Natalie says
Thanks Anja :) Hope you'll like it <3
[email protected] says
Natalie, I'm loving the sound of this smoothie. I definitely need to get on the smoothie bandwagon. Yes, I've been lucky so far to not have gotten sick either but I think I would enjoy this just as a tasty, easy breakfast. Hope you have a great weekend! :)
Natalie says
Thanks Stephanie :)