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If you need a quick and easy way to kick off your day with a boost of Vitamin C and happiness, try this creamy orange smoothie. You only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this healthier orange creamsicle drink.
save this recipe!There’s this phenomenon where certain people’s moods are more affected by weather than others. This used to be me. And if that’s you, then you need this sunshine in a cup (because then what difference does the weather make?).
This sunny orange smoothie is creamy, dreamy, and packed with protein + Vitamin C. It makes rainy days feel sunny and winter days feel like summer.
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You don’t need much
You’ll just need a handful of ingredients to create this dreamy orange smoothie. This is just an overview – jump to the recipe card here!
- Oranges: We’ll use 2 oranges, but you could also use 4 mandarin oranges (or whatever type of orange you have on hand)! I like to grate a bit of the orange zest off in addition to the orange juice to add that to the smoothie as well – it amplifies the orange flavor even more.
- Banana: Use frozen banana to make this creamsicle smoothie frosty and sweet.
- Greek Yogurt: Adds a punch of protein while making this smoothie nice and creamy.
- Vanilla: Just a dash of vanilla extract takes this dreamy smoothie to the next level.
smoothies are easy to make
- Prepare the bananas by peeling and freezing them.
- Blend all ingredients until totally smooth and creamy.
smoothie Tip
For best results, freeze the banana before blending. This will make the smoothie icy cold and give it a thicker texture! You could also use frozen oranges for an even frostier, creamy texture!
Smoothie Variations
If you love this smoothie, you have to try some of these variations to make new orange smoothie recipes.
- Green Smoothie: Add a handful of spinach to this smoothie for color and nutrients.
- Make It Dairy-Free: Swap the Greek yogurt for canned coconut milk to keep this smoothie vegan.
- Make It Sweeter: If you find this drink isn’t sweet enough, like the original Orange Julius version, you can add honey or maple syrup.
- Make It Tropical: Like we do in our quick mango smoothie, try adding frozen mango for a burst of sunshine!
4-Ingredient Orange Creamsicle Smoothie (With Banana)
Ingredients
- 2 medium oranges + 1 tsp zest, peeled
- 1 banana, previously sliced and frozen, if possible
- ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt, 142 g, or non-dairy alternative
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, 5 mL
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients well, adding ice as necessary to reach a frosty consistency of your liking.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
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Not bad….but not quite a creamsicle either. I’d try it again but I’d freeze the oranges this time and leave out the zest.
I made this delicious smoothie w/ a large Orange & frozen Banana.
The next one, I added a small “fistful full Spinach” & sunflower seeds 1 tbsp.
Sunflower seeds & a small pinch of Cinnamon but forgot the orange zest.
It was really good & gave me a little more fiber & vitamins. However I do prefer the your version though.
It’s always fun switching up the ingredients! Those all sound delish!
I make up my smoothie bags on the weekends when I shop. I put a banana, cut into thirds in a quart bag, then strawberries, with green tops cut off, then halved. Yogurt stays well all week in the fridge. I add a squirt of orange Crystal Light to the blender. Vanilla Greek yogurt makes a delicious orange creamsicle smoothie, I like cuties/sweeties. I don’t peel them, just cut in half, peel off stickers, and freeze with third cut bananas. I can just dump frozen fruit into my NutriBullet cup, add milk and Greek yogurt. Plus a squeeze or 2 of orange Crystal Light flavoring. It comes in Strawberry Banana too. I have a smoothie shelf in my fridge, another in my pantry, to store things I use often to make breakfast smoothies quickly.
I make smoothies all the time and this one I like best. The orange zest kicks it up a notch…tasty!
I’m so thrilled to hear that you loved it, Sue. Happy blending!