Refreshing Apricot Smoothie

I stumbled upon this apricot smoothie recipe last summer when I had way too many fresh apricots sitting on my counter, and it’s been my go-to breakfast ever since. The combination of sweet apricots and tropical mango chunks creates such a refreshing drink that honestly tastes like sunshine in a glass. Trust me, once you try this easy blend, you’ll be making it on repeat all season long!

Estimated Nutrition

Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):

• Calories: 250-300
• Protein: 4-6 g
• Fat: 1-2 g
• Carbohydrates: 60-70 g

Ingredients

• 6 fresh apricots (pitted and sliced)
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 small cucumbers
• 1 1/4 cups frozen mango chunks
• 1 1/4 cups strawberries
• 1 3/4 cups coconut water
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 4 fresh mint leaves

Step 1: Prep All Produce for Blending

• 6 fresh apricots
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 small cucumbers
• 1 1/4 cups strawberries
• 4 fresh mint leaves

Pit and slice the fresh apricots into bite-sized pieces.

Chop the celery stalks into 1-inch segments and dice the cucumbers into chunks—these fibrous vegetables benefit from being cut smaller so they blend smoothly without leaving stringy bits.

Rinse the strawberries and mint leaves, then pat them dry.

Having everything prepped and ready ensures your blender can process the ingredients evenly and prevents any ingredient from getting stuck.

Step 2: Build and Blend the Smoothie

• prepped produce from Step 1
• 1 1/4 cups frozen mango chunks
• 1 3/4 cups coconut water
• 1 teaspoon lime juice

Add the prepped produce from Step 1 to your blender along with the frozen mango chunks, coconut water, and lime juice.

I like to add frozen mango last since it sits on top and helps push everything down as the blender starts, making for more efficient blending.

Blend on high speed for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth, stopping halfway through to scrape down the sides if needed.

The frozen mango will naturally thicken the smoothie while keeping it cold and refreshing.

Step 3: Adjust Consistency and Serve

Taste the smoothie and check its consistency.

If it's too thick, add a splash of coconut water (a few tablespoons at a time) and blend briefly.

If it's too thin, add a handful of ice and blend again.

I find that the frozen mango usually creates the perfect texture, so you rarely need much adjustment.

Pour into glasses and serve immediately while still cold and thick.

Refreshing Apricot Smoothie

Delicious Refreshing Apricot Smoothie recipe with step-by-step instructions.

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Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 7 minutes mins

Servings: 5 cups

Calories: 275

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 6 fresh apricots (pitted and sliced)
• 2 celery stalks
• 2 small cucumbers
• 1 1/4 cups frozen mango chunks
• 1 1/4 cups strawberries
• 1 3/4 cups coconut water
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 4 fresh mint leaves

Method

 

1. Pit and slice the fresh apricots into bite-sized pieces. Chop the celery stalks into 1-inch segments and dice the cucumbers into chunks—these fibrous vegetables benefit from being cut smaller so they blend smoothly without leaving stringy bits. Rinse the strawberries and mint leaves, then pat them dry. Having everything prepped and ready ensures your blender can process the ingredients evenly and prevents any ingredient from getting stuck.
2. Add the prepped produce from Step 1 to your blender along with the frozen mango chunks, coconut water, and lime juice. I like to add frozen mango last since it sits on top and helps push everything down as the blender starts, making for more efficient blending. Blend on high speed for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth, stopping halfway through to scrape down the sides if needed. The frozen mango will naturally thicken the smoothie while keeping it cold and refreshing.
3. Taste the smoothie and check its consistency. If it's too thick, add a splash of coconut water (a few tablespoons at a time) and blend briefly. If it's too thin, add a handful of ice and blend again. I find that the frozen mango usually creates the perfect texture, so you rarely need much adjustment. Pour into glasses and serve immediately while still cold and thick.