Description
A refreshing and creamy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie that combines the natural sweetness of frozen bananas with zesty orange juice and smooth Greek yogurt. This quick and easy smoothie mimics the classic creamsicle flavor, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a revitalizing snack in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 medium bananas, sliced and frozen
- 1 cup freshly squeezed or high-quality store-bought orange juice
Dairy & Alternatives
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy, etc.)
Flavorings & Sweeteners
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Other
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Ensure your blender is clean and ready to use for smooth blending.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the frozen bananas, orange juice, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, orange zest, sweetener if using, and milk of choice into the blender.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Chill your serving glasses in the freezer to keep the smoothie cold longer, if preferred.
- Assemble the Dish: Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
- Cook to Perfection: Continue blending to achieve a silky consistency without any ice chunks.
- Finishing Touches: Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey/maple syrup or milk if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into the chilled glasses, optionally garnish with extra orange zest, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe bananas and freshly squeezed orange juice.
- The honey or maple syrup is optional depending on your preferred sweetness.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with a vegan yogurt for a dairy-free version.
- Add a handful of spinach or kale for a green version without altering the flavor much.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more or less milk or ice cubes.
- Consume immediately for optimal texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Orange Creamsicle Smoothie, creamy smoothie, easy breakfast, healthy smoothie, Greek yogurt smoothie, citrus smoothie
