It is day 2 of the New Year and I decided to share another one of my favorite smoothie recipes.
Here in Florida, we have an abundance of citrus fruits right now. I get to make this orange smoothie from freshly picked oranges.
Yesterday I shared my Green Smoothie Detox and Detox Tea recipes to kick off the New Year and I made Pancit Bihon (Filipino Noodles), a light one pot rice noodles with vegetable stir-fry dish for my family.
Ingredients In Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
My creamsicle smoothie is made with only 4 ingredients.
- Almond Milk
- Orange
- Banana
- Vanilla
How To Make Orange Creamsicle Smoothie?
I literally place all the ingredients in my high-speed blender and process until smooth. I use frozen bananas,
Best Ways To Freeze Bananas
You can basically purchase extra bananas just for freezing them to make smoothies. Actually, some stores discount bananas when they are ripe so that’s the best time to purchase bulk.
I have literally gone to the produce manager and ask him if he had extra ripe bananas in the back on numerous occasions and then make the purchase by the case at a discounted rate.
- Method 1. Peel each banana when fully ripened (when speckled), place bananas in freezer bags or other airtight container and freeze. When you are ready to make a smoothie, break of the bananas you need and return the bag to the freezer.
- Method 2. You can also cut ripe bananas into coins about 1/2 inch thick circles, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer. Freeze for about 2 hours. Remove from freezer after 2 hours and place in a freezer bag and immediately place in the freezer.
Bananas keep for a very long time in the freezer, however, they will start to change color and get freezer burn. So its best to use them within 6 months.
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Categories
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Vegan
- Course: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
(Per portion)- Energy: 207 kcal / 865 kJ
- Fat: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbs: 24 g
Cook Time
- Preparation: 5 min
- Ready in: 5 min
- For: 2 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 medium ripe bananas, frozen
- 2 medium oranges, peeled and broken into pegs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Place almond milk, banana, orange, and vanilla in a high-speed blender.
- Process until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.
Notes
Is it sweetened or unsweetened almond milk? Could I use regular milk if it calls for unsweetened almond milk?
It doesn’t matter which one you use since the banana will add sweetness, you just add sweetener to taste if needed.
you could maybe try sweet potato. or something sweet, because banana contains a lot of the sweetness, and without it, the smoothie won’t be as sweet.
i was replying to another comment, but now i realize i can’t do that, whoops,
You are good.
what can/could you replace the bananas with as there is an allergy to bananas?
how about pear?
Love it! It doesnt taste exactly like a creamsicle, but its sweet, creamy and just plain refreshing. Will make again!
Callie, I’m happy you enjoyed it, thank you for leaving feedback.
I’m seeking to print the recipe card but can’t find it to print . . . when I hit the print button along side other social media buttons, nothing happens . . . what step am I missing. Thank you! The website looks fabulous!!
Thank you Alma, the problem is on your computer, I just printed the recipe at home with one click on the print tab.
Excellent I love it!
Tastes just like an ice cream bar??!!
Thank you Maira, I’m glad you enjoy it.