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    Creamy Orange Smoothie Recipe

    Published: August 17, 2017 Updated: May 18, 2020 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 16 Comments

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    Glass of vanilla orange smoothie.

    If you’re looking for a delicious orange smoothie recipe, this is it! This creamy orange smoothie is made with frozen orange segments, real orange juice and vanilla. Plus, it tastes like a favourite childhood frozen treat in smoothie form!

    Overhead shot of a glass of orange smoothie.

    Today I’m stopping in real quick with this delicious orange smoothie recipe!

    You know we love smoothies around here.

    Some of my favourite frozen fruit smoothies are this blackberry smoothie and blueberry mango smoothie. And, if I want things even more substantial I’ll have a smoothie bowl.

    Did you ever indulge in one of those store-bought orange frozen treats? I loved those as a kid! This drink is kinda like that in smoothie form, but only better!

    What was your favourite childhood treat?

    Why We Love This Orange Smoothie Recipe

    • It’s made with only 6 ingredients.
    • It’s loaded with wholesome, yummy ingredients.
    • Like most smoothie recipes, it comes together in minutes. You basically have to put all the ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. 
    • Can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack.
    • Of course, it tastes delicious!
    Two glasses of orange smoothie.

    Tips for Making This Recipe

    • The key here is to use frozen orange segments. It gives a thick body to the smoothie, almost like a frozen banana would. 
    • Real vanilla bean was used here. However, if you don’t have vanilla bean on hand, feel free to use pure vanilla extract.
    • Don’t want to use protein powder? Omit it.
    • If you don’t want things too sweet, you can skip the maple syrup. Alternatively, if you like things sweeter, add more to taste.
    • This fruit smoothie is thick. If you want to thin things out a little, mix in a little more almond milk.

    If you make this orange smoothie recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Overhead shot of a glass of orange smoothie.

    Creamy Orange Smoothie Recipe

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    If you're looking for a delicious orange smoothie recipe, this is it! This creamy orange smoothie is made with frozen orange segments, real orange juice and vanilla. Plus, it tastes like a favourite childhood frozen treat in smoothie form!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Breakfast, Drinks
    Servings 2 servings
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 medium seedless oranges, segments removed and frozen
    • ½ cup orange juice (not from concentrate)
    • 1 cup vanilla almond milk, or regular almond milk
    • 1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped or ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
    • 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, use your favouite vegan and gluten free protein powder (optional but yummy)

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and combined. Divide smoothie between two glasses. Serve and enjoy!
      Note: If it's too thick, blend in a little more milk.

    Notes

    The key here is to use frozen orange segments. It gives a thick body to the smoothie, almost like a frozen banana would. 

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

    Keyword breakfast drink, protein smoothie

    Tried this recipe?

    If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!

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    Comments

    1. Heidy L. McCallum

      August 05, 2018 at 2:50 pm

      I have been craving oranges this summer so badly and this smoothie just made it to the top of my list to try. It looks so cold and refreshing if I had all the ingredients it would already be blending.

      Reply
    2. Ginny McMeans

      August 05, 2018 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      That recipes sounds so refreshing and filling. The perfect breakfast to keep you going on these hot summer days.

      Reply
    3. Christine @ Happy Veggie Kitchen

      August 05, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      YES! Creamsicles were sooo good! This smoothie looks amazing and so easy to make too. For me, the childhood treat of my dreams had to be Little Debbie brownies though. My mom would never, ever buy them but I would use my birthday money to stash a few boxes away, haha.

      Reply
    4. Claudia Lamascolo

      August 05, 2018 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      two totally great taste combinations. I always loved orange smoothies and this would be gone in 60 seconds here lol love it!

      Reply
    5. [email protected]

      August 05, 2018 at 12:07 pm

      5 stars
      Healthy and delicious for the win!

      Reply
    6. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      August 20, 2017 at 10:31 am

      Delicious and healthy! That’s always a winning combination. Love this creamy orange version. 🙂

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 21, 2017 at 9:11 am

        Definitely! Thanks Kathy 🙂

        Reply
    7. Katie Crenshaw

      August 19, 2017 at 11:02 am

      This looks like the perfect smoothie!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 21, 2017 at 9:10 am

        Thanks Katie 🙂 !!

        Reply
    8. Marissa

      August 18, 2017 at 8:30 pm

      I’m with you! Creamsicles were my absolute favorite frozen treat growing up and I haven’t had one in years! Love this grown-up version.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 21, 2017 at 9:10 am

        Thanks Marissa 🙂

        Reply
    9. Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness

      August 18, 2017 at 6:16 pm

      The first thing I thought of when I saw this post was the orange/vanilla treats I used to eat as a kid, but I couldn’t remember the name… so glad you mentioned it, Creamsicles!! I have an orange tree that is producing fruit like crazy. This smoothie might be happening in my kitchen soon! I’ll just have to pick some off my tree to stick in the freezer 🙂

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 21, 2017 at 9:10 am

        Lucky you with the orange tree – that’s awesome!! Hope you enjoy it 🙂 Thanks Nicole!

        Reply
    10. Luci's Morsels

      August 17, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      This looks so refreshing! Love this unique flavor for a smoothie, tasty!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 18, 2017 at 8:43 am

        Thanks Luci!

        Reply
    11. Girl Heart Food

      August 17, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      Right?! Thanks Annie! Happy weekend to you too! XO

      Reply

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