Mouth Watering Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
In this article you will find a delicious Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie recipe that even non-vegans will love! Honestly, they probably won’t even realize it’s not vegan! The creaminess from the full fat coconut milk makes it taste amazingly similar to the non-vegan versions, and kids love it, too!
This post was originally published on November 18th, 2020.
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There are few recipes that I remember my mom making when I was younger, but I still remember the orange creamsicle smoothies she would make on the rare occasion. Though hers certainly was not vegan friendly. Unfortunately, I didn’t transition to a vegan diet till after I moved out of her house and started a family of my own.
But, still, I enjoyed that smoothie back then, so much so I knew I needed to create a version that I love even more. That was also cruelty free, healthy, and vegan! (I know, it’s a bit repetitive…)
Keep reading to find a delicious vegan orange creamsicle smoothie recipe that is so simple to make you’ll wonder why you’ve ever made it any other way!
How to Make This Mouth Watering Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe
Start by getting out your blender and the ingredients.
This includes:
- Full Fat Coconut Milk
- Frozen Clementines Wedges
- Vanilla Extract
If you haven’t peeled apart your clementines and have froze them yet, do that now. Using frozen clementines is vital to making this smoothie thick!
You can even have your kids peel apart the clementines before freezing, to give them something to do to help. Unfortunately, you both will have to be patient and wait for them to freeze before blending.
Once the Clementines are Frozen…
Go grab your blender, the frozen clementines, full fat coconut milk, and vanilla extract.
*The coconut milk you need to use for this is the kind you would usually find in a can, or at least shelf stable. The kind you find in the refrigerated section may not work at well. I haven’t tried it, but usually the refrigerated milks are thinner and we want this to be nice and thick and creamy!
Also note that you don’t need ‘real’ vanilla extract. If you’re used to buying the imitation vanilla extract, because it’s so much cheaper than the other stuff; it’ll still work.
Blend
Fill up your blender with all of the ingredients, in the order that your blender calls for.
For a Vitamix,
(My husband bought me THIS VITAMIX for our last anniversary and I’m in love with it, lol, it’s pretty incredible!)
- Add the coconut milk
- Add the vanilla
- Then add the frozen clementines
Blend for about 45 seconds, or til everything is blended well. Enjoy!
For a nutri-ninja or nutri-bullet
- Add the frozen clementines
- Add the vanilla
- Then add half of the coconut milk
Blend for about 45 seconds in 10-15 increments.
Pour in the rest of the coconut milk.
Then blend for another 45 seconds in 10-15 increments. Enjoy!
After trying this orange smoothie, if you’re looking for another fruity and refreshing drink, you need to try this Mango Bubble Tea that my oldest child is currently obsessed with!
Or, try out this Pineapple Smoothie!
If you enjoyed this recipe, you may also like:
- Healthy & Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
- Cinnamon Bun Smoothie
- Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe
- Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
- Berry Smoothie with Coconut Water
Mouth Watering Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Shawna ClapperEquipment
Ingredients
- 1 can Coconut Milk full fat
- 4 Clementines frozen (about 40 wedges)
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Take frozen clementines out of freezer and add to blender.
- Measure out vanilla and add to blender.
- Pour HALF of the coconut milk into blender.
- Blend well, around 45 seconds in 10 to 15 second increments til done.
- Pour in the rest of the coconut milk.
- Blend well, around 45 seconds in 10 to 15 second increments til done.
- Enjoy!