Xanthan Gum 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 needing any gums or stabilizers — just real fruit doing its job. Lactose-free yogurt adds a subtle tang and keeps things smooth, while maple syrup and cinnamon round out the flavor with a cozy, almost dessert-like warmth. The trick of pouring sparkling water down the side of the glass is a small move that makes a big difference, keeping those bubbles alive so every sip has a little lift. It comes together in under a minute of blending, which means you can have something genuinely impressive on the table with almost no effort. Serve it right away with a cinnamon-dusted orange slice 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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