Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
This orange creamsicle smoothie is a healthy orange smoothie recipe blending creamy Greek yogurt, vibrant orange juice, sweet medjool dates, and frozen cauliflower for irresistible nostalgia!
Ingredients
- 3 medjool dates (¼ cup packed pitted Medjool dates)
- ⅔ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- ⅓ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (or sub dairy-free yogurt of choice)
- ⅓ cup light coconut milk (from the can or carton), plus more to thin if necessary
- 1 cup frozen cauliflower
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- First, soak your pitted dates in 1 cup of very warm water for at least 5 minutes. This softens them, ensuring a smooth blend.
- While waiting, prep the remaining ingredients: measure out the orange juice, yogurt, coconut milk, and cauliflower.
- Next, add all ingredients—pitted dates, orange juice, yogurt, coconut milk, cauliflower, vanilla extract, and almond extract—to a high-powered blender.
- Blend on high until smooth, adjusting the consistency with additional coconut milk if needed.
- Pour into your favorite glass, garnish if desired, and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Optional add-ins: spinach for extra greens or chia seeds for added nutrients.