Description
The Orange Sunshine Creamsicle Smoothie is a vibrant, nutrient-packed beverage that combines the nostalgic flavors of orange and vanilla with a healthy twist. It’s creamy, refreshing, and perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or a post-workout treat.
Ingredients
- 2 large oranges, peeled and quartered
- 1 banana (preferably frozen)
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2–3 florets of frozen cauliflower, steamed or blanched before freezing
- 3/4 cup almond milk (or another milk of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a high-powered blender, combine all the ingredients: oranges, banana, carrot, cauliflower, almond milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Blend on high for about 45–60 seconds until the mixture is thick and smooth.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or citrus flavor by adding more lemon juice if desired.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
Add greens: Incorporate a handful of spinach or kale for added nutrients without compromising flavor.Protein boost: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to make it more filling.Sweetness adjustment: If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, consider adding a date or a drizzle of honey.Citrus twist: For a different citrus flavor, substitute oranges with mandarins or blood oranges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg