Orange Creamsicle Protein Smoothie

Orange creasicle protein smoothie is a cup of sunshine. This smoothie is so creamy and dreamy it is hard to believe it is good for you. This creamy dreamy orange smoothie is full of protein, fiber, and hidden veggies. It takes only minutes to make and is gluten-free and dairy-free. This protein smoothie combines ripe zesty oranges with the sweetness of warm vanilla for a healthy bright and creamy treat.

• Orange creamsicle protein smoothie is a bright and creamy smoothie
• Easy to make and filled with good-for-you ingredients
• This smoothie is smooth, creamy, and tastes like ice cream but is a blood sugar-balancing meal or snack
• Filled with protein, fiber, and hidden veggies
• Vegan, gluten-free, plant-based, and high-protein smoothie
• An easy healthy breakfast or snack

• Orange: for the bright zesty flavor use a large or two small easy-to-peel oranges such as mandarin oranges that also add fiber, vitamin C, and folate
• Canned coconut milk: dairy-free creamy milk that is a source of a healthy fat called MCTs
• Protein: good source of protein, provides satiety, and helps to balance blood sugar
• Riced Cauliflower: a hidden veggie you can’t taste that is an excellent source of vitamin C and adds bulk and thickness to the smoothie 
• Vanilla extract: adds a little extra warm vanilla flavor to the smoothie

• This smoothie is filled with fiber and protein to make it a more filling meal add in a good source of healthy fats
• You can substitute the frozen riced cauliflower for frozen zucchini slices
• Optional to add in a tablespoon of fiber. You can use chia seeds, ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, or psyllium husk
• If you are not vegan you can add a scoop of collagen peptides for an extra boost of protein
• Make this smoothie extra thick and creamy by freezing orange slices before blending it into a smoothie
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Orange Creamsicle Protein Smoothie

Orange creamsicle protein smoothie is a cup of sunshine. A healthy smoothie that is full of protein and a dreamy combination of bright oranges and sweet vanilla.

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Course Breakfast, Snack

Servings 1

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup canned coconut milk
• 1 large peeled frozen orange (or two small, use an easy-to-peel seedless orange such as a mandarin orange)
• 3/4 cup frozen riced cauliflower
• 1 scoop vanilla protein
• 1 scoop collagen peptides (optional for extra protein)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract optional

Instructions

 

• Peel your orange
• Add coconut milk, orange, fiber, vanilla protein, cauliflower rice to blender
• Blend until smooth and creamy adding ice or water if needed

Notes

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Keyword green smoothie, high-protein, orange

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