This healthy orange smoothie is like sunshine in a glass. This orange banana smoothie is made with 6 ingredients in 5 minutes and tastes like a healthy liquid creamsicle!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose, Low Salt
Place the ingredients in the order listed in the container of a Vitamix (or another high-powered blender).
Blend starting on low speed and increasing to high for 30-60 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
Pour into cups and serve immediately!
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Ingredient Substitutions
Milk. I suggest whole milk for the creamiest version, but any milk works well. 2%, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.
Greek yogurt. I suggest a full-fat yogurt such as a plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, or a plain or vanilla Icelandic yogurt.
Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.
Vanilla extract. you can use vanilla bean paste or omit if desired. However, if you're going for the creamsicle flavor definitely use vanilla!
Oranges. Any variety of orange works well in this recipe including naval oranges, blood oranges, clementines, tangerines, etc.
Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is my favorite way to sweeten a recipe and impart a creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don't need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
Optional Smoothie Add-ins
More fruit. Add some grapefruit, strawberries, etc. to change up the flavor if you'd like.
Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or power greens, won't effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, but it'll taste great and have a bonus serving of veggies!
Protein powder.Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder will both enhance the flavor and deliver a healthy dose of protein
Chia seeds. a nutritional powerhouse that can be added to this tropical smoothie. I recommend adding 1-2 TBS and drinking the smoothie immediately.
Store/FreezeYou can store this orange smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.