Have you ever had an Orange Julius? Well, this Orange Creamsicle Smoothie tastes exactly like an Orange Julius. And it has those delicious creamy orange and vanilla cream vibes you expect with an orange creamsicle, but it’s healthy!
Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
It’s hard to find an orange creamsicle smoothie without yogurt, so I created one of my own! Here’s a little background on the origin of this particular smoothie. Growing up, whenever I would go to the mall with my dad, we would get a bag of warm cashews and an Orange Julius. Then they became hard to find, so I tried over and over again for many many years to create the perfect Orange Julius copycat recipe. My youngest sister and I came very close a few times, but our creation was loaded with sugar and not something I wanted to indulge in day in and day out. So it was reserved for rare occasions when I had a craving. But now, I can drink one every day if I want to and know that it’s contributing to my overall health instead of taking away from it! And I just have to share this delicious Orange Creamsicle Smoothie with all of you!
Orange and vanilla together is one of the best flavor combinations out there. It’s like the refreshing fruity version of chocolate and peanut butter!
This Orange Creamsicle Smoothie is made with 6 simple ingredients that are healthy! But there are other ways to make it as well, so I’m going to give you a couple of different options based on the type of protein powders you have on hand.
What ingredients you need to make this Orange Creamsicle Smoothie:
- Orange juice
- Unsweetened almond milk OR lite coconut milk
- Frozen cauliflower rice OR ice cubes
- Vanilla extract
- Maple Syrup
- Collagen peptides, optional
When I make this Orange Creamsicle Smoothie for my kiddo, I leave out the peptides, and use the cauliflower rice instead of ice cubes. It’s a great way to get him to “eat” veggies because he doesn’t even realize I’ve snuck them in. He just thinks I’ve made him an orange milkshake, so I roll with that!
Ingredient Breakdown:
Orange juice: I have made this Orange Creamsicle Smoothie with both bottled orange juice and fresh squeezed. While fresh squeezed definitely tastes best, it is a lot of work. That’s why I made sure to try it with bottled orange juice as well, and it still tastes delicious. You’ll want to make sure your orange juice is just squeezed oranges and doesn’t contain any additives. I prefer Tropicana and Simply Orange, and the ones with pulp taste amazing in this recipe!
Milk: You can use any milk you want for this recipe. I prefer unsweetened almond milk for most of my smoothies, but coconut milk is good too. Coconut milk will add a coconut flavor to this recipe, so keep that in mind.
Frozen Riced Cauliflower: you can use ice cubes if you want, but frozen cauliflower rice adds a little creaminess to this Orange Creamsicle smoothie recipe, and the flavor is masked by the orange juice and vanilla extract.
Vanilla Extract: DO NOT SKIP this ingredient!!! Seriously, it’s what gives this orange and vanilla smoothie it’s vanilla flavor!
Maple syrup: maple syrup is my go-to sweetener for smoothies, but stevia is a great alternative.
Collagen peptides: peptides are optional in this orange and vanilla smoothie recipe, but they do add quite a bit of protein, and when blended, peptides become frothy. So I suggest giving them a try if you have some on hand!
What ingredients you need to make an Orange and Vanilla Protein Shake:
- Orange juice
- Unsweetened almond milk OR lite coconut milk
- Frozen cauliflower rice OR ice cubes
- Vanilla protein powder
For this version of the Orange Creamsicle Smoothie, the vanilla protein powder replaces the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and collagen peptides. So if you have some vanilla protein powder on hand, give it a try in this recipe!
How to make this Orange Creamsicle Smoothie:
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth!
- Drink up!
If you make this smoothie and love it as much as I do, please let me know! I absolutely love getting feedback about my recipes, especially ones I’ve worked 20 years to perfect!
A few of my other favorite smoothie recipes:
Low Carb Key Lime Pie Smoothie
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Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup frozen cauliflower rice or ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 serving collagen peptides
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth!
- Drink up!
Nutrition
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