Low FODMAP Orange Cinnamon Agua Fresca

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.7

(22)

This refreshing drink is sunshine in a glass — bright citrus, warm cinnamon, and just enough sweetness to make it feel like a real treat. Fresh navel oranges get blended with a quick homemade cinnamon tea, then strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth agua fresca that's miles better than anything from a bottle. Sweetened drinks can be a minefield when you're managing a sensitive gut, but the maple syrup here is kept well within a gut-friendly range, and every other ingredient is naturally easy on digestion. There's no high-fructose corn syrup, no artificial flavors, and no guesswork — just whole, simple ingredients you can feel good about. The cinnamon tea step takes only five minutes and adds a subtle warmth that makes this taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Serve it over a big glass of ice for four people and watch it disappear fast — it's the kind of drink that works equally well at a weekend brunch or a quiet afternoon on the porch.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 cinnamon stick
4 large navel oranges, peeled and segmented (about 3 cups flesh)
2 cups cold water
2 tbsp maple syrup
¼ tsp fine salt

For the cinnamon tea

1 cup water, for the cinnamon tea

For serving

ice, for serving
orange slices or wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the cinnamon stick and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the water is lightly amber and fragrant. Remove from heat and let the cinnamon tea cool for 15 minutes, then discard the cinnamon stick.
2
Add the orange segments, cooled cinnamon tea, 2 cups cold water, maple syrup, and salt to a blender. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds, until completely smooth.

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