Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
This Orange Creamsicle Smoothie is a creamy, refreshing smoothie that’s reminiscent of your favorite popsicle! It’s made with just 3 ingredients and is so easy to customize.
This smoothie is amazingly creamy and tastes like the Creamsicle bars I ate growing up, but it’s even better because it doesn’t contain any artificial ingredients or added sugar.
Many orange cream smoothies contain yogurt for creaminess, but I’ve found that using a frozen banana and almond milk will make a smoothie just as creamy.
This quick and easy orange creamsicle smoothie recipe is bursting with the flavor of real oranges and has such a creamy texture that you’d never know it was vegan.
It’s refreshing and delicious, and I can guarantee you’ll want to make it over and over again. 🙂
Why you’ll love this recipe
- You need just 3 basic ingredients to make an orange creamsicle-flavored smoothie.
- The smoothie is ultra creamy thanks to the combination of frozen banana and almond milk.
- You can easily customize this smoothie recipe by using your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk.
- Every sip is bursting with fresh orange flavor, which tastes like sunshine in a glass!
Recipe ingredients
Since you need so few ingredients to prepare the orange creamsicle smoothie, it’s important that you use the right ones.
- Oranges. I use Cuties in my smoothies because I always have a bowl full of those easy-peel mandarins on my counter, but you can use regular oranges as well. Do not use orange juice or orange juice concentrate.
- Banana. I suggest using frozen bananas in your smoothie because it results in a thick, frosty smoothie. Simply peel your overripe bananas, place them in a zip top bag, and freeze for smoothie making.
- Almond milk. I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk to enhance the creamsicle flavor, but you can use a protein nut milk for an added protein boost.
See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to make this smoothie
I used my trusty high powered blender to make this smoothie recipe, but any blender will work.
Pro tip: When you’re making a smoothie, remember to add the liquid first, fresh ingredients next, and frozen last. This will keep your ingredients moving in the blender!
See the recipe card below for full instructions.
- Add the ingredients to your blender in this order: almond milk, oranges, banana.
- Blend until smooth.
- Divide between four glasses and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
1 1/2 cups of almond milk was just enough liquid to keep the ingredients moving freely in the blender and gave the smoothie just the right amount of thickness for me. If you like your smoothies thicker, start by adding 1 cup of almond milk and add more as needed.
If you like a thinner orange cream smoothie, you may add more almond milk than the recipe calls for or use a fresh banana instead of frozen.
No, if you replace the orange segments with bottled orange juice, your smoothie will be far too runny and the flavor won’t taste as fresh.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip: Prep your smoothie ingredients ahead of time to speed things up even more. Chop your banana and pop it in the freezer, then peel your orange(s), separate the slices and remove some of the excess pith.
- I normally divide this smoothie into 4 smaller servings, but you can definitely divide it into 2 larger servings as well. The choice is yours!
- Your smoothie will only be as sweet as your fruit, so feel free to add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if your banana isn’t fully ripe.
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Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk I use a pea protein nut milk like Silk or Ripple
- 2 cups orange slices I used Cuties mandarins
- 2 large bananas frozen (about 2 cups cut into chunks)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in your blender in the order listed and process until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you like your smoothies thicker, start by adding one cup of almond milk and add more as needed.
- If you like a thinner smoothie, you may add even more almond milk or use fresh banana instead of frozen.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
16 Comments on “Orange Creamsicle Smoothie”
This is just the recipe I have been searching for. Can it be made in a nutri bullet 900 series?
I haven’t tried it but I don’t know why it wouldn’t work?
My sister and I were OBSESSED with creamsicle anything growing up! This definitely looks like a ray of sunshine!!
Thanks Ashley!
Love!! Creamsicles were the best – but I think I’ll like this even more. I’ve got all 3 ingredients ready and waiting to go – can’t wait to try!!
Thanks Katherine and I’m glad you enjoyed the smoothie! 🙂
Creamsicle for breakfast? I’m sold. This looks SO good, and I love how simple it is!
Thanks so much Karly! 🙂
Fresh oranges are so good blended up with almond milk. Like you said, it tastes just like a creamsicle! I bet the banana makes it extra creamy too. Such a great way to brighten up these gloomy winter days!
Almond milk works wonders in smoothies! 🙂
I love your description of this smoothie! It definitely looks like a ray of sunshine that I want to be sipping on all day. I’ve been making smoothies just about every day of the week lately, so I’ve got to try this easy version. Love that it’s only three ingredients!
Thanks so much Gayle — this smoothie is a day brightener! 🙂
This is amazing! I haven’t had a creamsicle in years but I used to love them–I need to try your smoothie so I can get my fix without the sugar :).
I would much rather have this smoothie instead of a creamsicle…it’s so fresh! Thanks Kelsie! 🙂
Oh my goodness, what a GORGEOUS smoothie to start the week off right! I love that it’s made with real oranges and honestly there is no beating that it only takes three ingredients too! So pretty, Marcie!
Thank you so much Sarah! This is the way to start a gloomy winter day! 🙂