Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

Made with real oranges, bananas, almonds, and creamy yogurt, this healthy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie is just like a dreamsicle popsicle – except, there’s no sugar – and it’s actually good for you! 

This smoothie is orange-y yet vanilla-y, super creamy, and just plain refreshing. The abundance of citrus and vanilla is aromatic and addictive- you’ll get an air of summertime at any given moment! Also reminds me of an Orange Julius.

It might seem too good to be true, but this orange creamsicle drink is packed with nutrients, energy boosters, and protein. Plus, it’s so delicious that you can even swap it out with your kid’s favorite popsicle treat with no fuss! 

This smoothie takes you right back in time to childhood summers with zesty citrus and vivid vanilla flavors that taste just like the real creamsicles.

My whole household LOVES smoothies, some of our other favorite flavors include Chocolate Cherry, Berry Blast, and Almond Joy. And, they are ALL healthy. Here’s a complete list of Smoothies.

Why This Recipe Works

Key Ingredients

• Greek Yogurt – High in protein and probiotics. We’re using vanilla to match the orange creamsicle flavor profile, but plain is great too.
  
• Oranges – Zesty, tangy, and sweet! High in Vitamin C which is great for keeping your immune system up and kicking out the oncoming cold.
  
• Banana – A great base for any smoothie, bananas are rich in potassium and will make this drink super creamy.
  
• Almonds – I love almonds for their healthy fat content and yummy nutty flavor. They’re even considered brain food! You can substitute the almonds with hazelnuts, cashews, dates, or unsalted pistachios if you prefer.
  
• Protein Powder– I recommend 100% whey protein isolate. It’s unflavored and doesn’t have that protein powder taste that many of them do. It’s also unsweetened and has no fillers. (this one from Amazon looks decent, but I usually get it from my local health food store)You could also use collagen powder (this is the one I use) instead.
  

How To Make Orange Creamsicle Smoothie 

This is an overview of the instructions, be sure to see the recipe card for all the details.

1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender.
   
2. Blend until smooth. 

Expert Tips

• Add your blended smoothie to popcicle molds and freeze for a delicious treat!
  
• Greek yogurt has added protein and gives a thicker consistency.
  
• Unflavored or plain is fine to use, although, you might want a little bit of honey or stevia because it isn’t as sweet as the vanilla.
  
• Protein Powder can be left out if you don’t have it. It doesn’t affect the flavor at all, just gives a health boost.
  
• A non dairy yogurt or nutmilk can be substituted for the yogurt. Keep in mind that this will get you a thinner result. You can add another banana and/or extra ice to help make up for this.
  
• Too thick? On that same note, you can add a bit of milk (or almond milk, cashew milk, etc.) to thin it out if it’s too thick for your liking.
  
• For easy meal prep, you can separate your ingredients beforehand to make a quick meal for breakfast in the morning. Keep the peel on the banana until the last minute to prevent browning.
  
• Make it a bowl by adding an extra banana and chunks of orange.
  
• Remove the pith (that stringy white stuff on the outside) before blending. It has a slightly bitter flavor that your smoothie can do without!

Frequently Asked Questions

Storing and Freezing

Orange creamsicle smoothies should be served right away. Otherwise, your icy ingredients will begin to melt, your ingredients will separate, and it just won’t be the same. 

Your ingredients, however, freeze and prep very well!

• Oranges can be separated and frozen for nearly a year.

• Bananas are good in the freezer for 2 to 3 months.

• Greek yogurt has a shorter fridge life of around two weeks and freezer life of two months.

You can reasonably prep your ingredients, but drink your smoothie right away.