Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
That nostalgic creamsicle flavor you loved as a kid gets a serious upgrade here, and it comes together in under two minutes with nothing but a blender. Freshly squeezed orange juice brings a bright, tangy base, while frozen bananas do the heavy lifting to create that thick, frosty texture without any dairy or added sugar. Full-fat coconut milk steps in for the creamy, dreamy element — it's rich enough to mimic the classic ice cream bar vibe while keeping everything completely plant-based. A splash of pure vanilla extract ties it all together with that warm, familiar sweetness that makes this taste indulgent rather than virtuous. Optional orange zest adds an extra pop of citrus if you want to lean into the fruit-forward flavor even more. Serve it straight from the blender into two glasses and enjoy it immediately before it starts to melt — though honestly, it never lasts that long anyway.
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2 servings
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 2–3 oranges)
- 2 medium bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp orange zest (optional)
- ½ cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Add the orange juice, frozen banana slices, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and ice to a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth and no banana chunks remain. Add the orange zest, if using, and pulse once to combine.
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