This Orange Creamsicle Smoothie tastes like a cool creamsicle with fresh oranges and vanilla, plus bananas, yogurt, and protein to pack on the healthy!
5-6oz.Greek vanilla-flavored yogurtor a non-dairy alternative
¼cupmilk,regular, almond or opt for Vanilla Coffee Creamer
2oranges,peeled, seeded and broken into sections
1frozen sliced banana
1scoop vanilla protein powder(2 Tablespoons)
1teaspoonvanilla extract
½teaspoonorange zest
Instructions
Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
Notes
VARIATIONS
Apple Banana Orange Smoothie - add 1 apple, cored, to this recipe for added fiber, Vitamin C, and important antioxidants.
Blood Orange Smoothie - replacing navel oranges with blood oranges will result in a smoothie that is a little bit less sweet with a hint of raspberry-like flavor. It will also make one brightly colored beautiful smoothie!
Blueberry Orange Smoothie - add ½-1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries to the mix
Mandarin Orange Smoothie - replacing the navel oranges with mandarins will make the smoothie a little sweeter.
Orange Peach Smoothie - living in Georgia, this is a must! Just add 1 cup of peaches to this smoothie.
Strawberry Orange Smoothie - combine ½-1 cup of cut-up strawberries, either fresh or frozen.