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This Orange Creamsicle Smoothie tastes just like the nostalgic treat. This smoothie is with 5 simple ingredients and has 13 grams of protein per serving! If you love Creamsicles also try this Orange Creamsicle Chia Pudding!
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There’s nothing like the delicious flavour of an orange creamsicle. (or homemade raspberry creamsicles!) But instead of grabbing a sugar-packed popsicle, this Orange Creamsicle Smoothie lets you enjoy that same refreshing taste in a more nourishing way.
This smoothie is made with real oranges, protein-rich Greek yogurt, and a splash of vanilla to give it that classic nostalgic creamsicle taste. As a recipe developer with over 10 years of experience in plant-forward cooking, I love finding easy ways to turn nostalgic flavours into healthy everyday recipes my whole family will enjoy. This smoothie is quick, refreshing, and one of my go-to morning blends along with my Green Protein Smoothie and Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tastes like a creamsicle: Naturally sweet and citrusy with a creamy vanilla finish.
- Ready in 5 minutes: Just toss everything in the blender and you’re done!
- Protein-packed: Greek yogurt gives this smoothie a nice boost of protein. For more protein-packed smoothies try this Berry Protein Smoothie.
- Customizable: this smoothie is easy to customize with ingredients like chia seeds, protein powder or fruits. Adding a teaspoon of chia seeds to smoothies like this acai berry smoothie is one of my favourite ways to use chia seeds.
Key Ingredients
- Banana: Frozen banana will result in a much creamier smoothie than using fresh banana. I always buy and freeze bananas to have on hand for smoothies.
- Orange: Navel oranges are my favourite type of orange to use in this smoothie, but any type of orange will work! Use any leftover oranges to make a batch of Carrot Orange and Ginger Juice.
- Yogurt: you can use any type of yogurt you like. Regular or dairy-free if needed. I personally prefer greek yogurt in this smoothie with gives it that sweet and tangy taste!
*This is a recipe overview. The full recipe with measurements is below in the recipe card.
How To Make An Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Step 1: Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Recipe Variations
- Add more protein: Add an extra boost of protein with your favourite vanilla protein powder.
- Make it without banana: substitute the banana in this smoothie for 1/2 cup of frozen mango cubes. For another banana-free smoothie you might also like this Strawberry Mango Smoothie.
- Dairy-free: Use dairy-free yogurt for full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free version that is vegan friendly.
Jess’s Tips
- Use a ripe frozen banana: Frozen banana is the key to a creamy thick texture. Keep your fresh bananas to make a Breakfast Banana Split and use frozen bananas for this smoothie.
- Peel the orange well: Remove as much pith (the white stuff) as possible to keep the smoothie from tasting bitter.
- Add liquids first: Add the almond milk and soft ingredients to the blender first, followed by frozen ingredients for easy blending.
- Adjust thickness: Add more almond milk to thin it out or a few ice cubes for a thicker texture.
- Serve immediately: The texture is best right after blending!
Frequently Asked Questions
You can blend it and refrigerate for up to 1 day, but it’s best enjoyed fresh. You can also prep smoothie packs in the freezer with everything but the almond milk.
Yes! You can substitute with frozen mango or even frozen avocado for creaminess, though the flavour will change slightly.
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Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 smoothie
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Orange Creamsicle Smoothie takes 5 minutes to make and has 13 grams of protein!
Ingredients
- 1 large banana, frozen
- 1 navel orange, peeled
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (or dairy-free if needed)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond milk
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend together until smooth and creamy
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a ripe frozen banana for natural sweetness and a creamy texture.
- Peel the orange thoroughly to remove the pith and avoid bitterness.
- Add liquids and soft ingredients first, then frozen ones for smoother blending.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more almond milk or a few ice cubes.
- Best enjoyed right after blending for the creamiest texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 32g
- Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7.5g
- Protein: 13g
This tasted exactly like one of those popsicles I used to get as a kid. Super creamy and citrusy without being too sweet. Definitely making this again when I want something cold and nostalgic.
Wow , excellent!
So happy you loved it!
Metric please …thank youuuuu !!
Hi Jamie, you can use a metric calculator to convert the measurements if needed. Just search in google “metric calculator” and plug in the ingredients 🙂