This healthy orange smoothie is like sunshine in a glass. This orange banana smoothie is made with 6 ingredients in 5 minutes and tastes like a healthy liquid creamsicle!
We adore smoothies around here (check out all our favorite smoothie recipes), and this orange smoothie is no exception.
This bright and fresh orange banana smoothie will add a little sunshine to your day! Made with 6 nutritious ingredients in 5 minutes, it makes a perfect breakfast or snack.
If you’re looking to satisfy a creamsicle craving in a healthier way – you need to give this orange smoothie recipe a try!
Orange Smoothie Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions
- Milk. I suggest whole milk for the creamiest version, but any milk works well. 2%, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.
- Greek yogurt. I suggest a full-fat yogurt such as a plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, or a plain or vanilla Icelandic yogurt.
- Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.
- Vanilla extract. you can use vanilla bean paste or omit if desired. However, if you’re going for the creamsicle flavor definitely use vanilla!
- Oranges. Any variety of orange works well in this recipe including naval oranges, blood oranges, clementines, tangerines, etc.
- Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is my favorite way to sweeten a recipe and impart a creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don’t need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
How to make an Orange Smoothie
Let’s discuss how to make this orange smoothie recipe, and don’t forget to watch the video.
Use a Vitamix Blender
For thick & creamy smoothies I recommend using a Vitamix blender. If you’ve been around my blog for a while then you know my love for my blender runs deep. Check out this Vitamix Buying Guide to learn why I chose Vitamix 10+ years ago and never looked back!
Add ingredients to blending container
Begin by adding all the ingredients in the order listed in the orange smoothie recipe to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).
It’s important to add the milk first, then add the frozen fruit, for easy blending. I like to add the honey on top of the frozen fruit to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the blending container.
Orange Smoothie Recipe: Optional Add-Ins
If you’d like to add some nutrition boosters to this orange banana smoothie, here are some suggestions that you can add before you begin blending:
- More fruit. Add some grapefruit, strawberries, etc. to change up the flavor if you’d like.
- Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or power greens, won’t effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, but it’ll taste great and have a bonus serving of veggies!
- Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder will both enhance the flavor and deliver a healthy dose of protein
- Chia seeds. a nutritional powerhouse that can be added to this tropical smoothie. I recommend adding 1-2 TBS and drinking the smoothie immediately.
Blend
Next, secure the lid and blend the orange smoothie until it’s smooth and uniform throughout. Use the tamper to press the ingredients to the blades (if using a Vitamix).
You may need to pause, scrape down the sides and continue blending to ensure your smoothie is thick and frozen and avoid over-blending. The mixture should be smooth but thick.
Serve
Once blended, pour the orange smoothie into 2-4 glasses and serve immediately.
Store/freeze
You can store this orange smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Recipe FAQS
Can I double this recipe?
Yes! You can double the ingredients to make more smoothie! Just be sure to use a large blending container.
Can I add spinach to this orange smoothie?
Yes, add 1-2 cups of fresh or fresh-then-frozen spinach on top of the frozen fruit before blending. Note, this will change the color of this smoothie. Check out my Green Smoothie post for tips about freezing spinach.
