This Summer Orange Cream Smoothie is bright, cool, and creamy with a sweet citrus flavor and a soft vanilla finish. It is the kind of easy fruit smoothie that feels perfect for summer mornings, after-school snacks, or a quick afternoon refresh. Fresh orange brings the sunshine, banana adds natural sweetness, and the mix of vanilla yogurt and Greek yogurt makes every sip thick and smooth.
Ingredients
- 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
- 1/2 frozen banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk or orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice
How To Make It
1. Add the orange segments to a blender first. This helps the juicy fruit blend smoothly and gives the blender a little liquid to work with. 2. Add the frozen banana, vanilla yogurt, Greek yogurt, milk or orange juice, vanilla extract, and ice. 3. Blend on high until the smoothie is creamy and no ice chunks remain. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed. 4. Check the texture. If the smoothie is too thick, add another splash of milk or orange juice. If you want it thicker, add a few more ice cubes or a little extra frozen banana. 5. Pour into a chilled glass and serve right away for the freshest, frostiest flavor.
Tips
- Use a sweet, juicy orange for the best flavor. Navel oranges are easy to peel and work well in this smoothie.
- For an extra creamy texture, use a frozen banana instead of a fresh one. It gives the smoothie a milkshake-style feel without making it complicated.
- Choose milk for a softer creamsicle-style taste, or use orange juice for a bolder citrus flavor.
- If your orange is very tart, blend in 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup.
- Want a thicker smoothie bowl? Reduce the liquid to 2 tablespoons and top with granola, orange slices, or shredded coconut.
- Serve immediately, because citrus smoothies taste best when they are freshly blended and cold.
Blend it up and enjoy a sunny sip!