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Creamy Orange Smoothie (Orange Creamsicle!)

5 from 6 votes
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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Jan 26, 2023 16 Comments

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A quick and creamy orange smoothie recipe to kick off your day with a boost of Vitamin C and happiness (and with just 5 easy ingredients!)

I used to be really affected by the weather. Rainy days would = less than joyous days. But then I moved to Holland where it was almost always rainy, and I quickly realized I couldn’t let myself succumb to the rainy day blues.

And I think that’s the root of my obsession with smoothies. If you can have sunshine in a cup, what matter does the weather make? Enter this Creamy Orange Smoothie.

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 (speaking of summer, you have to try these Orange Creamsicle Popsicles!)

Orange Smoothie Ingredients

You’ll just need a handful of ingredients to create this dreamy orange smoothie.

  • 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 and 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.

How To Make An Orange Smoothie

Making this smoothie takes just one step – blend! I have a Vitamix blender that I love, but any blender should be able to handle this smoothie.

Smoothie Tip

For best results, freeze the banana before blending. This will make the smoothie icy cold and give it a thicker texture!

Orange creamsicle smoothie in a glass with a paper straw.

Creamy Orange Smoothie (Orange Creamsicle!)

5 from 6 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Author: Sarah Bond
Calories: 297kcal
Servings: 1 smoothie
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A quick and creamy orange smoothie recipe to kick off your day with a boost of Vitamin C and happiness (and with just 5 easy ingredients!)

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.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1smoothie Calories: 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates: 60.2g (20%) Protein: 17.2g (34%) Fat: 0.5g (1%) Sodium: 105mg (5%) Fiber: 4.8g (20%)
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  1. Monique says

    Posted on 3/4 at 3:10 pm

    Creamy, healthy, delicious! This sounds so great. I’d definitely make it with a frozen banana, I think smoothies always turn out better that way šŸ™‚

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    • Sarah says

      Posted on 3/6 at 11:47 pm

      They definitely do! I Just never (ever ever) remember to freeze the bananas in advance!

  2. Lisa @ garlicandzest.com says

    Posted on 3/4 at 3:30 pm

    This looks so bright and healthy – like a ray of sunshine! Just beautiful!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 3/6 at 11:49 pm

      Thanks, Lisa! šŸ™‚

  3. Lucy says

    Posted on 3/4 at 3:33 pm

    I love mandarin oranges! This looks so yummy and kid-friendly too!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 3/6 at 11:51 pm

      Yea it is! It’s creamy like a milkshake but way way healthier (of course šŸ˜‰ )

  4. Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon says

    Posted on 3/4 at 3:40 pm

    Smoothies are one of my favorite ways to start the day and yours looks especially cheerful! I haven’t tried this flavor combo, but I know the family would love it. Thanks for the idea. It’s good to have new ones to add to the rotation.5 stars

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 3/6 at 11:53 pm

      Thanks so much, Annemarie! I just started getting really into smoothies and started to fall into a routine of making pear + banana + spinach every morning, so I feel ya on needing new recipes to fit into the usual morning ritual.

  5. Peter @ Feed Your Soul Too says

    Posted on 3/4 at 3:57 pm

    Looks delicious and who wouldn’t drink this up in about one second.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 3/6 at 11:54 pm

      Haha right?! Thanks, Peter!

  6. Sally says

    Posted on 5/25 at 12:37 am

    I can’t wait to try the smoothies

    Reply
  7. amy says

    Posted on 3/28 at 6:41 pm

    I love this recipe! I’ve made it twice in 2 days.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 3/29 at 10:23 am

      Hahaha, so happy to hear Amy! Enjoy! šŸ˜€

  8. wendy says

    Posted on 7/20 at 10:45 pm

    It’s delicious and healthy, ready to eat at any time too!5 stars

    Reply
  9. Deb says

    Posted on 3/31 at 12:19 pm

    Loved the recipe. I put oranges instead of mandarin oranges. Thanks for sharing.5 stars

    Reply
  10. Cloey says

    Posted on 5/17 at 7:48 am

    This smoothie is SO good!!5 stars

    Reply

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