Name: 4-Ingredient Orange Creamsicle Smoothie (With Banana)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
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)

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

By Sarah Bond, BS Nutrition, MS Sensory Science, Updated Sep 26, 2024

4.85 from 13 ratings

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5 minutes

Serves 1 smoothie

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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.

Three glasses of orange-yellow smoothie with striped straws sit on a table, surrounded by bananas, orange slices, and a small bowl of yogurt—perfect for enjoying an orange dreamsicle-inspired treat.

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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Two glasses of orange dreamsicle smoothie with striped straws sit on a yellow tablecloth, surrounded by bananas, oranges, and fresh orange slices.

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.

Ingredients needed for an orange creamsicle smoothie.

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!

Close-up of a blender containing a frothy, yellow-orange liquid, likely an orange dreamsicle smoothie or juice, with visible bubbles on the surface.

A thick orange dreamsicle smoothie is poured from a blender into a glass, surrounded by bananas, oranges, and a small bowl of yogurt on a light surface.

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!

Three glasses of orange-yellow smoothie, reminiscent of an orange dreamsicle, with yellow-and-white striped straws are set on a patterned yellow tablecloth.

Orange creamsicle smoothie in a glass with a paper straw.

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4-Ingredient Orange Creamsicle Smoothie (With Banana)

4.85 from 13 ratings

By: Sarah Bond

Prep: 5

Total: 5

Servings: smoothie

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.

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

Storage: This smoothie is best enjoyed right away. If you have leftovers, they will last for 2 days in the fridge. Just reblend it with ice. You can also freeze it in an ice cube tray and then blend it with a bit of liquid.