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Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

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My kids love healthy smoothies for breakfasts and snacks. I usually use a combination of fruits and vegetables and throw in some kind of dairy, or nut butter, or collagen powder for protein. We’ve tried several tasty combinations over the years and are always on the lookout for a new recipe to try. This orange creamsicle smoothie reminds me of those orange push pops we all enjoyed as kids. It’s the perfect summertime snack.

How Do I Make an Orange Creamsicle Smoothie?

Well, I wanted it to be cold and refreshing, just like the frozen popsicle treats I used to love. Obviously, it needed to be orangey and smooth and creamy and a little bit sweet. 

To achieve those parameters, the secret ingredient I use is frozen banana. I don’t know about you all, but I never can tell whether bananas are going to get eaten when I buy them or not. When I end up with a bunch that doesn’t get eaten I peel and freeze them to use in smoothies. They add creaminess, thickness, and the coldness needed without having to use ice.

To get the orange flavor, I use orange juice and sometimes orange zest as well if it’s just not tasting orangey enough for me.

Usually, I use coconut milk for the liquid, but you can really use pretty much any dairy or nut milk you like. I change it up from time to time based on what’s in my fridge. 

I also like to throw in some vanilla collagen powder as well for added protein and digestion benefits. It’s an ingredient that I use in a lot of my smoothies. If it’s not a topic you’re familiar with, I encourage you to check out this post.

More Smoothie Fun

If orange and banana isn’t your thing, or if you’re just looking to build your smoothie repertoire, check out some of our other favorites:

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Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe

A simple smoothie recipe that tastes like an orange push pop, but made with banana, orange, and vanilla protein powder.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Calories 406kcal
Author Katie Wells

Servings

2 smoothies

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 406 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 22g138%
Sodium 35mg2%
Potassium 921mg26%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 328IU7%
Vitamin C 75mg91%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

If you’d like it a little more orange-colored, try adding a carrot!

Do you like smoothies for breakfast? What’s your favorite combination?

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Co-founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

Comments

3 responses to “Orange Creamsicle Smoothie”

  1. Carla Avatar

    Sounds like it would make a really good popsicle! I only have plain collagen, can you recommend how much vanilla to add?

    1. Suzanne Avatar

      1/2 teaspoon would probably be plenty, but you can always taste it and see if you think it needs more.

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