Orange Creamsicle Smoothie (Vegan, Dairy Free, GF)

Citrus season is here and I’m loving it! Fresh, juicy and bright tasting citrus fruits are what I naturally crave this time of year, so the inspiration hit to create a delicious and healthy smoothie. My Orange Creamsicle Smoothie is a creamy and dreamy delight! Fresh mandarin oranges, banana, and vanilla yogurt make this simple and satisfying smoothie a great breakfast, snack or pre-workout boost.
Just a note in case you don't like the taste of bananas: you really can't taste the banana. My husband doesn't like bananas and he tried this smoothie and loved it and could not taste banana at all. Makes approximately a 16oz serving.
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Ingredients:
- 2 mandarin oranges
- 1 medium banana slices
- 1/2 cup Silk unsweet vanilla almond milk yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Optional: If desired, add an extra dollop of yogurt and orange zest for garnish. Note: use frozen orange sections and banana slices for a thick, creamy smoothie.
Pour into serving glass and garnish with a dollop of yogurt and orange zest, if desired.
Add ingredients, in order, to a smoothie cup and blend using smoothie setting.
Alternatively, add all ingredients to a blender in reverse order and pulse a few times, then blend on high for at least one minute, or until smooth.
Orange Creamsicle Smoothie (Vegan, Dairy Free, GF)
Recipe details
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 mandarin oranges
- 1 medium banana slices
- 1/2 cup unsweet vanilla almond milk yogurt alternative
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Instructions
How to make smoothie
- Add ingredients, in order, to a smoothie cup and blend using smoothie setting. (Alternatively, add all ingredients to a blender in reverse order and pulse a few times, then blend on high for at least one minute, or until smooth.)
- Pour into serving glass and garnish with a dollop of yogurt and orange zest, if desired.
Tips
- Tip: Use frozen orange sections and banana slices for a thick, creamy smoothie.
- Note: If substituting mandarins for navel oranges, only use 1 1/2 oranges since they are larger.
- Optional: Pour into serving glass and garnish with a dollop of yogurt and orange zest, if desired., extra dollop of yogurt and orange zest for garnish.
- Note: I am lactose intolerant, that is why I choose to create a dairy-free version, but if you would like to use real dairy ingredients you can (equal substitution amounts.) Keep in mind that the nutritional value may change.

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