Citrus-Mint Immune Boosting Smoothie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-06

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A refreshing smoothie with orange, lemon, and fresh mint to help hydrate and support immune function during cold recovery. This American-inspired drink recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, blends fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, fresh mint leaves into a quick blender drink — a fast breakfast, a pre-workout pour, or an afternoon energy boost, with nothing to wash up but the pitcher. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 1, so it works as a grab-and-go breakfast, a post-gym refuel, or a snack that holds you to the next meal. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
10 fresh mint leaves
1 tbsp honey
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup ice cubes
1 tbsp ground flaxseed

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Ninja BL660 Professional Compact Smoothie & Food Processing Blender, 1100-Watts, 3 Functions -for Frozen Drinks, Smoothies, Sauces, & More, 72-oz.* Pitcher, (2) 16-oz. To-Go Cups & Spout Lids, Gray
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Instructions

Step 1: Add 1 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 10 fresh mint leaves, and 1 tbsp honey into a blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds until mint is finely incorporated and mixture is smooth.
Step 2: Add 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup ice cubes, and 1 tbsp ground flaxseed to the blender. Blend again for 1 minute until smoothie is thick and creamy.
Step 3: Pour into a glass and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Drink immediately to refresh and provide vitamin C and antioxidants during cold recovery.