Coconut Free Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Smoothie
Bright citrus, warm spice, and a fizzy finish make this smoothie feel more like a special occasion drink than a weekday breakfast. The frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture you'd expect from a much more complicated recipe, while the lactose-free yogurt adds a gentle tang and keeps things light. A touch of maple syrup and ground cinnamon round everything out into something that tastes almost like a dreamsicle grew up and got sophisticated. Many store-bought smoothies and blended drinks sneak in coconut water, coconut milk, or coconut-based creamers, so making this one at home means you know exactly what's going in the glass. The sparkling water is the real secret weapon here — poured slowly down the side of the glass, it lifts the whole drink with a subtle effervescence that makes every sip feel a little celebratory. Serve it immediately with an orange slice on the rim and a dusting of cinnamon, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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2 servings
- 1 medium orange, peeled and segmented (about ¾ cup segments)
- 1 medium ripe banana, sliced and frozen
- ½ cup plain lactose-free yogurt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ cup sparkling water, chilled
- ½ cup ice cubes
For serving
- 1 orange slice, for garnish (optional)
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the orange segments, frozen banana, yogurt, ground cinnamon, maple syrup, and ice to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blended mixture into two glasses, filling each about two-thirds full. Slowly pour the chilled sparkling water down the side of each glass, dividing it evenly, and stir gently once to combine without deflating the bubbles.
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