Immune Boosting Sunshine Citrus Smoothie

Name: Immune Boosting Sunshine Citrus Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: PT-490000H16M40S
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen pineapple; 1 cup frozen mango; ¾ cup orange juice; 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; ½ -inch ginger, grated or 1-2 teaspoons ginger paste; 1-2 tablespoons honey, optional, if you like it a little sweeter

by Erica on March 22, 2025 4 comments

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Whether you need a quick breakfast, a snack that satisfies, or a post-workout boost, this citrus smoothie does it all. You can drink it thick and frosty from a jar, or pour it into a bowl and go wild with toppings. It’s creamy, tangy, zingy with lemon, zesty with ginger and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for sip after sip.

short glass with citrus smoothie and slices of blood orange and lemon

Jump to:

1 Erica’s Thoughts
2 What You’ll Need to Make This Citrus Smoothie Recipe
3 Variation Ideas
4 How to Make this Pineapple Mango Orange Smoothie
5 Expert Tips
6 FAQs
7 If you love this citrus smoothie, check out some of my other favorite smoothie recipes:
8 Immune Boosting Sunshine Citrus Smoothie

Erica’s Thoughts

This smoothie came to life on a gray February morning when I was standing in front of my freezer trying to will myself into a better mood. Smoothies don’t usually sound that great during cold months and I usually trend towards summer produce for smoothie but the thought of a bright, citrusy, refreshing smoothie sounded so good. I keep a variety of frozen fruits on hand and the orange juice in the fridge was calling my name. A winter citrus smoothie it is! The Greek yogurt makes it filling and creamy, the ginger adds a little warmth and kick, and the whole thing feels like a vacation you can drink.

It’s also endlessly adaptable, kid-approved, and packed with immune system-supporting ingredients like oranges, mango, ginger and lemon. My girls love it with a drizzle of honey for a little extra sweetness, and I love that it’s a meal/snack in one blender that we all enjoy!

What You’ll Need to Make This Citrus Smoothie Recipe

picture of the ingredients needed to make the featured recipe

Frozen fruit: I love the combo of frozen pineapple and frozen mango chunks for natural sweetness, fiber and a jumpstart on my vitamin C intake. You could use other frozen fruits like banana, berries, mandarin oranges or frozen avocado chunks! I like getting frozen fruit at Costco and Trader Joes for the best prices but you can find a variety at all grocery stores.

Orange juice: I recommend 100% pure orange juice for the best citrus flavor. You could also squeeze fresh navel oranges, blood oranges or cara cara oranges if you’re extra like that!

Lemon juice: fresh lemon juice adds tang and balances the sweetness. Fresh is best, but bottled works in a pinch. Lime juice is also great.

Plain Greek yogurt: yogurt gives this smoothie body and protein to keep you full. I like to get unsweetened yogurt and control the sweetness with a little drizzle of honey, if needed.

Fresh ginger or ginger paste: ginger adds a little spicy warmth and aids digestion. (source) You can grate a fresh nub of ginger or use ginger paste from the produce section.

Honey (optional): I usually skip this unless I’m making it for the girls.

Variation Ideas

Add a handful of spinach, baby kale, or Swiss chard to make a green smoothie (you won’t taste it).
Swap Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or vegan yogurt to make it dairy-free.
Throw in a scoop of vanilla protein powder for some staying power or as post-workout fuel.
Add a pinch of turmeric for extra anti-inflammatory benefits.
Make it a smoothie bowl and top with homemade granola, banana, coconut flakes, cacao nibs, or sliced citrus.
Add a few tablespoons of seeds like chia seeds, ground flaxseed or hemp hearts.

How to Make this Pineapple Mango Orange Smoothie

Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend on high for about 30 seconds until thick, smooth, and creamy.

pineapple, mango, ginger, greek yogurt and orange juice in a blender

side view of pineapple, mango, ginger, greek yogurt and orange juice in a blender

Use a tamper if needed to push the ingredients down while blending. This helps keep that spoon-thick texture. Adjust with a splash of water or more orange juice if you prefer a thinner consistency, but I like a thick consistency—especially if I’m making a smoothie bowl!

vase of flowers, two short glasses with a pineapple orange smoothie and citrus slices as garnish

Pour into a glass, jar, or bowl and garnish with any citrus fruit slices, fresh mint and/or your favorite toppings.

Expert Tips

For the best texture, always use frozen fruit, no ice cubes needed.
If you want to use a whole orange, peel and freeze the orange segments. Try to discard as much white pith as possible.
Use the tube of fresh ginger paste for an easy shortcut!
Low speed– I keep my blender on low speed to maximize thickness. If you blend at high speed for too long it can make the texture thinner and ‘soupier’.

glass of creamy citrus smoothie garnished with blood orange and lemon

FAQs

How could I make this citrus smoothie ahead of time?

I recommend creating ‘smoothie packs’ with frozen mango, pineapple, lemon juice, and ginger and keeping them in the freezer. When you’re ready to drink, dump the pre-measured ingredients into your blender and add yogurt and orange juice.

What can I use instead of orange juice?

Pineapple juice or coconut water work great, or even coconut milk, oat milk or any milk of choice if you’d like a less sweet, creamier vibe. If you don’t use orange juice, I’d recommend adding some frozen orange segments.

Can I use fresh fruit instead of frozen?

You can, but the texture won’t be as thick. If using fresh fruit, add a handful of ice or freeze the fruit beforehand for best results.

Can I make this smoothie without yogurt?

Yep! Swap it with a non-dairy yogurt, frozen banana, frozen avocado chunks or just skip it and adjust the liquid as needed.

Is this smoothie good for kids?

Heck yeah! It’s an easy way to them to get some nutrient-dense servings of fruit and protein from the yogurt. You can adjust the quantities of lemon and ginger to suit picky eaters.

If you love this citrus smoothie, check out some of my other favorite smoothie recipes:

Cucumber apple green smoothie

Peanut butter cup smoothie

Mango protein smoothie

Blueberry pineapple smoothie

Matcha protein shake

Skip the straw, I’m diving in head first!

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