Citrus Cream Smoothie

By JDARK

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 1-1/4 cups orange juice
• 2 medium bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest (from 1 large orange)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup ice

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
3. Cool for 20 minutes.
4. Pour the cooled syrup into a blender.
5. Add the yogurt, orange juice, bananas, orange zest, vanilla extract, and ice.
6. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
7. Pour into glasses and serve.