Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
This orange creamsicle smoothie (dairy-free) is sweet, creamy, & irresistibly delicious! Tastes just like the popsicle, but healthier! Ready in 5 minutes, and uses just a few simple ingredients!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsweetened plant-based milk oat or cashew milk for creaminess
- 4 mandarins peeled (seeds removed if needed) (see Notes for swaps)
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup ice adjust to preference
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract optional
- 1 tablespoon flax hemp, or chia seeds, optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender in the order listed.
- Blend on high for 45–60 seconds, or until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or texture if needed, add a splash of milk to thin or a bit more ice for extra chill.
- Pour into a glass and finish with orange zest if desired. Enjoy right away.
Notes
- Optionally freeze mandarin or orange segments ahead of time so you can use less ice or even skip ice entirely.
- Mandarins or clementines: Use 4 mandarins OR 6-8 small clementines (peeled, seeds removed if needed). You can also use 1-2 navel oranges, Cara Cara oranges (sweeter), or blood oranges (seeds removed if needed).
- Sweetener: This smoothie is naturally sweet from the fruit. If needed, add 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave for light sweetness, or ½–1 Medjool date for a sweetened option.
- This smoothie is naturally yogurt-free, but for even extra creaminess, use ½ cup dairy-free yogurt and ¼–½ cup milk, depending on how thick you like your smoothie. Add more milk as needed to blend smoothly.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1199IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 1mg
