Our Healthier Orange Creamsicle Smoothie is one that’s all-natural, dairy-free, and vegan with no sugars added and a little protein powder to help boost my morning. It’s perfect and soothingly delicious!
I haven’t made a smoothie in a while and was craving for one the other day. Oranges are still in season and we always have our produce drawer filled with them, so why not take advantage of these beauties.
I thought this would be a great opportunity to make a healthier version smoothie using oranges. And, let me tell you – it was a great idea!
Smooth, delicious tasting, and with enough protein powder in it to get me going with my morning. It was perfect!
Why is this smoothie healthier?
Oranges and bananas are naturally loaded with sugar, so it’s not necessary to add additional sugars to this recipe. Other smoothies may contain extra sugars from honey, maple syrup, processed orange juice, or sweetened non-dairy beverages.
This is not the case in this healthier version. This smoothie is made with a fresh orange delivering a delicious orange flavor that’s refreshing and naturally sweet without any extra added sugar.
Plus, this citrus drink will quench anyone’s thirst instantly. It’s a great combination of flavor and healthy!
Ingredients, Notes, and Tips for Healthier Orange Creamsicle Smoothie:
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Fresh orange: you will need to peel and remove all the pith from it (the pith is that spongy white stuff between the peel and the orange). The pith is very bitter and it will alter the taste, so it’s best to remove it.
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Banana: frozen banana is preferred, but it won’t be a deal-breaker.
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Vanilla extract: just a little goes a long way.
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Almond milk: I prefer unsweetened organic almond milk. Less sugar = fewer calories.
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Protein powder: you can add in your favorite plain or vanilla protein powder.
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Ice Cubes: you will need about 4 to 5 ice cubes, or more to make it thicker and creamer.
Can we make it without protein powder?
Yes, you certainly can! And it will still have a refreshing and delicious flavor.
Can I double this recipe?
This recipe makes one tall glass for one serving, but you can easily double the ingredients to make more servings.
Why I love using fresh orange in a smoothie.
With 1 medium-size orange you get:
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No fat or sodium.
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3 grams of fiber.
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12 grams of sugar.
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1 gram of protein.
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14 micrograms of vitamin A.
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70 milligrams of vitamin C.
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and it’s only 60 calories.
Finally, if you venture out to try more healthy smoothies, you might enjoy these:
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Kale Strawberry Pineapple Protein Smoothie
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The Green Drink Spinach Smoothie
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The Hummingbird Smoothie
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Kale Apple Banana Smoothie
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Mixed Berry Protein Smoothie
Yield: 1 serving
Healthier Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Healthier Orange Creamsicle Smoothie is one that's all-natural, dairy-free and vegan with no sugars added and a little protein powder to help boost my morning. It's perfect and soothingly delicious!
Prep Time
6 minutes
Total Time
6 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 medium-size orange - peeled and sliced
- 1 small frozen banana chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened Almond milk
- 1/4 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 4 to 5 ice cubes
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into your blender and blend to smooth consistency. Add more ice cubes if needed.
- Yields: 1 serving
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 227Protein: 10.3g
4 Comments
Susan
March 15, 2020 at 9:54 amI used to make smoothies all the time but for some reason got out of the habit. This one sounds delicious, especially with all the good citrus out there now.
by Anna and Liz
March 15, 2020 at 11:21 amHi Susan! That’s the same with me, but this smoothie is now my new favorite one, and I hope you will try this one soon.
Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂
Sandra Favre-Byles
March 13, 2020 at 6:33 amThis sounds delicious! So well presented too! Thanks for sharing!
2 Sisters Recipes
March 13, 2020 at 10:35 amThank you Sandra!! Have a great weekend!