Fresh orange smoothie with yogurt

Fresh and creamy orange smoothie recipe! An orange creamsicle smoothie made with fresh orange, yogurt, and bit of vanilla and cinnamon

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Hi, Rhubarbarians! Time for another fresh fruit smoothie perfect for chasing away the winter blues! A dreamy fresh yogurt orange smoothie.

This one blends fresh orange with plain yogurt, vanilla extract, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. I absolutely love how creamy it is without the typical banana base!

This is one my son's favorite snacks for winter and early spring. it's easy, quick, refreshing, and so delicious!

Jump to:

• Why you'll love this
• Ingredients and equipment
• Step by step instructions
• Serving suggestions
• Recipe tips and substitutions
• Storing and freezing
• FAQs
• Recipe
• Comments and reviews

Why you'll love this

If you like creamsicles, you will love this smoothie! This is an orange creamsicle inspired smoothie that is a blend of seasonal freshness with a whole fresh orange and creamy delight. Hello, nostalgia! Also, there isn't any banana. If you're a smoothie lover like me, you know how hard it is to find creamy smoothie recipes without banana!

• Minimal ingredients: you only need 4 ingredients and one of them is optional! Orange, yogurt, vanilla, and cinnamon.
• Minimal time: got 5 minutes? You can make this!
• Minimal sugar: there is zero added sugar in this smoothie.

Ingredients and equipment

Here is everything you need to make a dreamy orange smoothie at home. Full ingredient amounts with instructions are listed here in the recipe card at the bottom of this article.

Ingredients:

• Fresh orange
• Plain yogurt
• Vanilla extract
• Cinnamon (optional)

Equipment:

• Measuring cup: you'll need ½ cup.
• Measuring spoons: ⅛ teaspoon and ¼ teaspoon.
• High speed blender or smoothie maker.
• Glass for serving.

Step by step instructions

Here are basic instructions for making an orange yogurt smoothie at home. Full instructions with ingredient amounts are listed here in the recipe card at the bottom of this article.

• Add the yogurt, vanilla, and cinnamon to a blender or smoothie maker.
• Peel your orange and place it in your blender.
• Puree until smooth.
• Pour into a serving glass and enjoy!

Serving suggestions

For breakfast: start your day with a burst of citrus sunshine! I find that it's filling enough for breakfast thanks to the yogurt. You could serve this with peanut butter apple oatmeal cups or a slice of spinach artichoke cottage cheese frittata to make it more filling.

For a snack: this smoothie really is a refreshing midday pick-me-up. It's creamy texture and citrus boost provides a much needed pause in a busy day.

Recipe tips and substitutions

I always love making smoothies with the fresh ingredients that I have on hand. This orange smoothie is very simple, but a few tips and tricks could make all the difference.

• The blender: fresh orange needs a high powered blender to become smooth. A weak blender or food processor will not work. Go for a high speed blender or smoothie maker!
• Blender tip: be sure that the yogurt is at the bottom of the blender and not the orange. This will help the blender puree the smoothie.
• The yogurt: for a thick, creamy consistency, use full fat or Greek yogurt.
• The vanilla: if you have vanilla yogurt, go ahead and use that rather than plain yogurt with vanilla extract. Your smoothie will be much sweeter, but very delicious!
• Dairy free: go ahead and use your favorite plain dairy free yogurt instead of cow's milk yogurt.
• The cinnamon: I love the flavor of the cinnamon, but leave it out if you'd like!
• The sweetness: there isn't any added sugar in this smoothie, but I find that it's sweet enough. For a sweeter smoothie, go ahead and add some sweetener of your choice like maple syrup or honey.
• Add ice: to make it super cold, add ice to the smoothie! Or better yet, freeze the orange segments and use those!
• Make it tropical: add a banana and some pineapple for a delicious tropical smoothie.

Storing and freezing

Storing: store any leftover smoothie in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Give it a good stir before drinking. It will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, as long as your yogurt is good for that long.

Freezing: to freeze for later, I recommend pouring the prepared smoothie into an ice cube tray and then storing the smoothie cubes in a sealed container. They will stay fresh for up to 3 months. The texture of the yogurt can get grainy when frozen, so blend the smoothie cubes in your blender until smooth for the creamiest texture.

Pro tip: triple the recipe and make 3 smoothies at once! Store each smoothie in a sealed container in the refrigerator so that you have more already prepared.

FAQs

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