Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
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This orange creamsicle smoothie is similar to an Orange Julius. It’s a delicious breakfast drink made with a whole orange, orange juice, yogurt, and a banana.
This orange creamsicle smoothie is everything I want in a quick, refreshing drink—bright, creamy, and perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy. It starts with orange juice and yogurt, but there’s one simple addition that makes it feel a little extra special.
I blend in a whole peeled orange, which adds so much flavor and gives the smoothie a fuller, more satisfying texture. It’s that fresh orange taste that really makes this one stand out.
It reminds me of those classic orange creamsicle popsicles—citrusy on the outside, creamy in the middle—but in a smoother, more natural way. The yogurt and frozen banana soften the citrus and create that creamy finish, making every sip light, fresh, and just a little nostalgic.
Variations to try
The orange creamsicle smoothie is incredible on its own. That said, if you want to mix it up a little or have other ingredients you want to include here are some options that will taste great too:
- Fruit: You can add other fruit to this smoothie, like pineapple, lime, grapefruit, or coconut. Citrus or tropical fruits will incorporate nicely into the orange base. If you want to add berries or other fruit, you will start to play with taste and color.
- Veggies: It’s hard to incorporate vegetables into this smoothie without altering the color. Just know that if you’re going to add spinach or other green vegetables you will no longer have that sunny, bright yellowish-orange smoothie you started with. Green veggies will also give a more earthy taste.
- Milk: You can add milk for an even creamier taste. Dairy milk, coconut milk, or almond milk would be great additions! You can omit the orange juice and sub milk if you want your orange creamsicle smoothie to taste more on the creamsicle side than the orange side.
- Popsicles: Taking it back to its roots! If you have a popsicle mold at home, you can easily pour the orange creamsicle smoothie into the mold and freeze them. Orange creamsicle popsicles will feel like a real childhood treat!
What type of blender do I need to make this recipe?
We love our Vitamix for making this recipe, as the smoothie becomes really frothy and delicious. But you don’t need a high-powered blender to make this.
Any good-quality blender, like a NutriBullet, will work well.
Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large navel orange
- 1 large banana (frozen)
- ¼ cup plain yogurt (preferably thick, Greek-style yogurt)
- ¼ cup orange juice (can sub water)
Instructions
- Place the ingredients into your blender.1 large navel orange, 1 large banana, ¼ cup plain yogurt, ¼ cup orange juice
- Blend on high speed until smooth and frothy.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy right away.
Nutrition
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