This Creamy Orange and Vanilla Smoothie is packed with real orange and vanilla flavour and for extra oomph has vanilla protein powder. It’s a delicious way to start your day or to get over that mid afternoon slump! Plus, it tastes like a favourite childhood frozen treat in smoothie form!
Hey guys! How’s it going? Today I’m stopping in real quick with this freakin’ delish Creamy Orange and Vanilla Smoothie. You know I love my smoothies! Two of the most popular ones here on Girl Heart Food are my Peanut Butter Banana, Cocoa & Coffee Smoothie and my Blackberry Coconut Smoothie.
Do you remember years ago (or maybe it was, like, yesterday) when you indulged in those Creamsicle frozen treats? This drink is like that in smoothie form without any refined sugar…ya know, for when you feel like ‘adulting’….hehehe 😉
What was your favourite childhood treat? Besides a Creamsicle, the one thing that sticks out a lot for me is those Swedish Fish. Remember those? They were fruit flavoured gummy candy. Orange was always my go-to. Occasionally at fairs, I would opt for cotton candy, but I wouldn’t dare eat that stuff now. As a kid, though? Fun, sugary, times 😀
The key here is to use frozen orange segments. It gives a thick body to the smoothie, almost like a frozen banana would. Wearing my fancy pants again, I used real vanilla bean here and just loved the little flecks of it throughout. However, if you don’t have vanilla bean on hand, feel free to use pure vanilla extract. You basically have to put all the ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Nothing to it, right? I’m confident that you’re gonna love this one!
Until next time, take care & chit chat again soon 🙂 Have an awesome food-filled weekend!
P.S. If you missed my last recipe, you can check it out here.
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Creamy Orange and Vanilla Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 medium oranges -segments removed,FROZEN
- 1/2 cup orange juice -not from concentrate
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk
- 1 vanilla pod -seeds scraped or 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder -your fave
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and combined. Pour into glasses and garnish with orange wedge, if desired. Enjoy!
Heidy L. McCallum
August 5, 2018 at 2:50 pmI 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.
Ginny McMeans
August 5, 2018 at 1:19 pmThat recipes sounds so refreshing and filling. The perfect breakfast to keep you going on these hot summer days.
Christine @ Happy Veggie Kitchen
August 5, 2018 at 12:48 pmYES! 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.
Claudia Lamascolo
August 5, 2018 at 12:20 pmtwo totally great taste combinations. I always loved orange smoothies and this would be gone in 60 seconds here lol love it!
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August 5, 2018 at 12:07 pmHealthy and delicious for the win!
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
August 20, 2017 at 10:05 pmI normally don’t start my days with a smoothie, because – I have no explanation – but once I’ve had a huge glass of smoothie, I will likely be starving in 30 minutes hah. There are only two ingredients which make my smoothies a good meal, oats and peanut butter. Well, I haven’t really though of protein which should work well too. Very nice smoothie you’ve got here!
Girl Heart Food
August 21, 2017 at 9:14 amHaha! The protein definitely adds some substance and, like you, I enjoy peanut butter in my smoothies too. Thanks Ben! Have an awesome week 🙂
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
August 20, 2017 at 10:31 amDelicious and healthy! That’s always a winning combination. Love this creamy orange version. 🙂
Girl Heart Food
August 21, 2017 at 9:11 amDefinitely! Thanks Kathy 🙂
Katie Crenshaw
August 19, 2017 at 11:02 amThis looks like the perfect smoothie!
Girl Heart Food
August 21, 2017 at 9:10 amThanks Katie 🙂 !!
Marissa
August 18, 2017 at 8:30 pmI’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.
Girl Heart Food
August 21, 2017 at 9:10 amThanks Marissa 🙂
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness
August 18, 2017 at 6:16 pmThe 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 🙂
Girl Heart Food
August 21, 2017 at 9:10 amLucky you with the orange tree – that’s awesome!! Hope you enjoy it 🙂 Thanks Nicole!
Luci's Morsels
August 17, 2017 at 4:31 pmThis looks so refreshing! Love this unique flavor for a smoothie, tasty!
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Girl Heart Food
August 18, 2017 at 8:43 amThanks Luci!
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August 17, 2017 at 1:13 pmCreamsicles were by far my favorite ice cream from the ice cream truck growing up! So this hits all the right notes! So tasty and refreshing! I love that you’ve added vanilla protein powder! Brilliant!! Happy weekend, my friend! xo
Girl Heart Food
August 17, 2017 at 3:32 pmRight?! Thanks Annie! Happy weekend to you too! XO