Banana Orange Juice

By
Christine Benlafquih
Christine Benlafquih
Christine Benlafquih
Christine Benlafquih is a freelance writer and cooking class instructor with a background in Moroccan cuisine.
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Updated on 02/2/23
Banana Orange Juice


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Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 5 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Yield: 5 cups
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
155 Calories
1g Fat
38g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 91mg 453%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 655mg 14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Whenever possible, we prefer to make this popular banana and orange juice blend with freshly squeezed juice and recommend that you do, too. The flavor difference is remarkable. Depending on how juicy the oranges are, you'll need 8 to 12 juice oranges to yield 3 to 4 cups juice. If you can't get juice oranges or would rather the convenience of packaged juice, go ahead and use that instead; be sure that it's 100 percent real juice and not a blend. 

We suggest that you use three bananas, but more may be used for a thicker beverage. Bananas which have just turned a little too ripe for eating will provide the best flavor. We rarely add sugar, but since many Moroccans like their juice on the sweet side, we include it as an optional ingredient.

For a frostier treat, break the bananas into pieces and freeze ahead of time.

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 cups freshly squeezed orange juice, from 8 to 12 oranges

  • 3 to 4 large ripe bananas

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar, optional

  • Handful or two of ice cubes, optional

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Peel the bananas, break them into pieces and place in a blender or food processor. Add a little orange juice—about 1/2 cup should be sufficient—and process on high speed until the bananas are a smooth puree. (Note: If you're using frozen bananas, you may need to add slightly more juice to be sure that they process to a puree.) Processing the bananas like this before adding all the juice will help ensure that all the fruit is fully blended with no unwanted chunks.

  3. Add the remaining juice (and sugar, if using) and process on high speed until smooth and well-blended. 

  4. If you'd like to add ice, which we often do in the summer months, add it to the blender and process on high speed until the ice is crushed and blended with the juice.

  5. The juice is best served immediately; pour into glasses and serve.

  6. If refrigerating the juice for later use, shake or stir before serving.

  7. Know that the banana orange juice may darken in color over time. Try to consume the juice within 24 hours, or you may find that the flavor of the bananas becomes unpleasantly pungent.