Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie (No Banana)

This vegan orange creamsicle smoothie is a creamy dessert in a glass with 24 grams of protein and made without any banana—learn how to make it at home in a blender in just 5 minutes! Vegan, gluten free, nut free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

• Tastes like dessert
• Ultra creamy, thick texture
• High in vitamin C

This vegan orange creamsicle smoothie tastes just like a classic orange creamsicle, but it’s super healthy and made from just 5 simple ingredients. Enjoy it as an energizing breakfast or even as a dessert that leaves you feeling light. It also has 24 grams of plant protein per glass, which makes it a great post-workout snack option!

Pineapple is used to make the thick smoothie base without bananas. Oranges and pineapple are packed with vitamin C which is an antioxidant that protects your cells against damage and boosts your immune system. Pineapple is also high in gut-healthy enzymes like bromelain and promotes healthy digestive tract function. These fruits have anti-inflammatory effects on the entire body and are a great healthy addition to any smoothie.

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this vegan orange creamsicle smoothie.

Greek yogurt: Any vanilla or plain vegan greek yogurt.

Protein powder: Any favourite vanilla vegan protein powder.

Oranges: The star ingredient! Peeled and seeds removed.

Agave syrup: Adds sweetness to balance out the tangy oranges and pineapple.

Frozen pineapple: The base ingredient that creates the thick and cold consistency, without using bananas.

Optional extra: Coconut milk to create a pretty marbled effect in the glass.

For ingredient amounts and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Benefits

High fibre

Easily get more fibre in your every day diet! In addition to being generally healthy, getting enough fibre can be extremely helpful for weight loss as it helps keep you feeling full for longer, without adding calories. Fibre also helps improve our gut health.

Nutrient dense

Vegan smoothies are a great way to get more nutrient rich foods in each day. By blending them into a single meal, it’s super quick, easy and fun! Choose ingredients like dark leafy greens, berries, nuts, seeds and fruits to make your smoothies nutrient rich.

Quick and easy

It’s incredibly fast to make a yummy smoothie. Gather your ingredients and toss them in the blending container, blend, and you’re already done! Rinse the blender container. It doesn’t get much more simple than that. Smoothies rarely take more than 5 minutes to make. This makes them a great option if you find yourself short on time for a healthy meal.

Variations

Frozen pineapple substitution

Pineapple blends perfectly with the other flavours in this smoothie, but if you don’t want to use pineapple try using frozen peaches or mango instead.

Adjust the consistency

This smoothie is ultra thick because the greek yogurt and oranges are used in place of a liquid. If you want a thinner smoothie consistency add 1 cup of oat milk to the recipe.

Greek yogurt substitutions

If you can’t find vanilla vegan greek yogurt then use plain, unflavoured vegan greek yogurt instead. It works perfectly in this recipe as well.

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to blender.

• Start blending at low speed for 5-10 seconds. Increase to high speed and blend for 1-2 minutes. Use the blender tamper to push ingredients down towards the blades.

• Pour into a glass and serve your vegan orange creamsicle smoothie.

Prep & Blending

Freeze fruit ahead

Cut up your favourite and smoothie essential fruits to freeze and have on hand. By keeping frozen fruit available, a quick smoothie is only ever 5 minutes away! You can make smoothies without frozen fruit and just use fresh fruit if you prefer. But the cool, thick and creamy consistency of most recipes comes from a base of frozen fruit like banana, mango, pineapple, strawberries, etc.

Add ingredients in the correct order

Always add liquid ingredients to your blender first. Then add powders, nut butters, nuts and seeds. Then add fresh greens and fresh fruit. Finally add your solid ingredients like frozen fruit. If using a small blender container with a twist on lid, reverse the order so that when you turn the container over to blend the frozen ingredients are farthest away from the blades.

Use a tamper

Push ingredients down towards the blades while blending using the tamper that comes with your blender. This helps to avoid thick smoothies from getting stuck, so you don’t have to stop blending and scrape down the sides of the container.

Don’t over blend

Try to blend your smoothie for less than a couple of minutes. If blended for too long, even thick smoothies will become thin. This is because the heat generated by the blades and motor of the blender heat up your ingredients while they are being blended.

Use a high power blender

For smoothies that have a perfectly smooth and creamy texture use a high powered blender such as a Vitamix. It can break down any ingredients to much finer particles than standard blenders, and more nutrients are released. A high speed blender also reduces the time you need to blend your recipe, which helps keep it nice and cold.

FAQ’s

Is this vegan orange creamsicle smoothie healthy?

Yes, this smoothie may taste like a dessert but it’s loaded with vitamins, nutrients and protective antioxidants. Enjoy this smoothie every day for maximum health benefits over time.

Can I lose weight with smoothies?

Smoothies are an excellent weight loss food! This is because they are generally lower calorie and higher in fibre and nutrients. Due to high water content, the large volume of a smoothie helps your stomach to feel satiated. And the fibre keeps you feeling full for longer, without feeling weighed down or tired like a huge meal would.

Can smoothies be refrigerated?

Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately after blending, while they are freshest. However you can refrigerate most smoothies for 1-2 days in an airtight container such as a jar.

Can I make smoothies without a high speed blender?

Yes, you can still make smoothies with a regular blender. It might take more patience depending on the recipe, but it can work. Turn off the blender to scrape down the sides of the container, and secure the lid before continuing to blend. Repeat as needed. Alternatively you can add a small amount of additional liquid to the recipe, which should help.

How can I increase the protein?

If you wish for your smoothie to have a higher protein content, you can simply add (more) protein powder to the recipe. Plain unsweetened plant based protein will work in any smoothie. Alternatively you can try adding hemp seeds or even silken tofu.

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