Sesame Free Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Smoothie
Bright citrus, warm spice, and a fizzy finish make this smoothie feel more like a special occasion drink than your average morning blend. The frozen banana gives it that thick, creamy texture without any dairy-heavy ingredients, while the lactose-free yogurt adds a gentle tang and keeps things smooth and satisfying. A touch of maple syrup and ground cinnamon round everything out into something that tastes almost dessert-like — in the best possible way. The sparkling water gets poured in last and stirred just once, so you keep those bubbles alive and get a little effervescent lift in every sip. For anyone navigating sesame allergies, smoothies can sometimes be a minefield of hidden tahini or sesame-spiked protein powders, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. Serve it right away with an orange slice on the rim and an extra pinch of cinnamon on top, 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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