Vegetarian Sparkling Orange Cinnamon Smoothie
Bright citrus, warming spice, and a playful fizz 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 added dairy cream, while the lactose-free yogurt keeps it smooth and adds a gentle tang that balances the sweetness of the orange and maple syrup. A half teaspoon of cinnamon ties everything together with a cozy, almost dessert-like warmth that works surprisingly well against the cold bubbles. The trick is adding the sparkling water after blending and pouring it slowly down the side of the glass — that way you keep the fizz alive for a satisfying effervescent lift in every sip. It comes together in under a minute of active blending, making it just as doable on a busy weekday as it is impressive enough to serve at a weekend brunch. Finish with an orange slice and a dusting of cinnamon and it looks genuinely beautiful with almost zero extra effort.
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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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