Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe Zesty and Citrusy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
- 3-4 organic baby carrots (or 1 medium carrot)
- 1 medium-size orange
- 1 cup water
- 1 organic lemon slice (about the size of a poker chip)
- 1/2 medium banana
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Peel orange and remove any seeds. Place orange segments in your Vitamix or Blendtec.
- Slice your lemon in the middle (halfway between both ends) with the peel on. Then slice a poker chip size off one half and put into your Vitamix or Blendtec.
- Peel your banana and place half into the blender along with the carrots.
- Add the water and vanilla extract and blend on high until completely smooth. Add more water if too thick. Serve immediately. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or frozen for up to two months.
The Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie tastes just like the orange Creamsicle pops you used to eat as a kid, but without all the bad ingredients. It is an extremely healthy alternative and will keep you fuller longer. You will feel like you are cheating on your diet by having the Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie because it is so delicious, but can rest assured that you are eating healthy. The Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie smoothie is great as a snack, for breakfast or as dessert. Kids and adults love it! It is also perfect for travel, as it packs well and will keep for several more hours if made as a slushy.
- Recipe by: Christina Maybin
- Recipe Type: Smoothie
- Servings: 2
Special Equipment:
Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Blender Bottle, Cutting board, Knife, Measuring cup, Measuring spoon, Large Glass, To Go Container
Carrots, botanically named Daucus carota subsp. sativus, are a root vegetable, usually orange in colour, though purple, red, white, and yellow varieties exist. Carrots are very high in Vitamin A and an excellent source of beta carotenes. These compounds have shown to aide in prevention of heart disease and to help maintain healthy cholesterol. Many, many studies have been conducted on carrots and human health – they also play an important role in the healthy functioning of the eye. Carrots are alse high in Biotin, Vitamin K, fiber, and molybdenum.
The orange is the fruit of the citrus species Citrus sinensis in the family Rutaceae. One orange contains almost all of the USRDA of Vitamin C. Oranges are also high in fiber and folate. Oranges contain unique phytonutrients that lower blood pressure. Oranges are preventive against cardiovascular disease, and are useful in regulating blood sugar.
Water is a transparent fluid which forms the world’s streams, lakes, oceans and rain, and is the major constituent of the fluids of living things. Water is essential for human health, but the proper source and amount varies from person to person and within a person over time. All human cells and systems require water, so it’s essential to keep hydrated.
The lemon is a small evergreen tree native to Asia. The juice, pulp, and skin of the fruit are all used in cooking around the world. Though lemons have an acidic, tart taste – they are one of the strongest alkaline-forming foods. Lemon juice is a great way to help balance pH. Lemons are very high in Vitamin C and have a strong antioxidant and antibiotic effect.
A banana is an edible fruit, botanically a berry, produced by several kinds of large herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. Bananas are very high in potassium, and a good source of fiber, manganese, and Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C. Bananas are Naturally fat-, cholesterol- and sodium-free.
Vanilla is a flavor derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla. It contains compounds unique to vanilla – vanillic acid and vanillin which have strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditional cultures have long used it to stimulate the brain and senses.
Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
The Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe is an awesome drink to have for breakfast or dessert, before lunch or dinner, or as a snack. With its high vitamin C, beta-carotene, calcium, fiber and potassium content, the Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe will keep your sweet cravings at bay while stabilizing blood sugar to avoid overeating. It tastes delicious and will have you reminiscing back to the days when you used to eat orange Creamsicles from the neighborhood ice cream truck. It tastes almost exactly the same as the original sweet treat, but without all the added dairy, sugar and harmful food dyes. The Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe can be made into a slushy by simply freezing the bananas and substituting half of the water for a few ice cubes. Kids and adults love it. It is great to serve up on any occasion or give to kids as a snack. Everyone will be asking for seconds![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Why make Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe?
The Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie recipe is great for anyone to drink — from meat eaters to raw foodies. Because of it’s great taste, you can make the Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie recipe for everything from a party refreshment to an after school snack for the kids. It is nostalgic and a great conversation starter among adults who used to eat Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe as kids. With a high amount of fiber and low glycemic index, you can indulge without feeling immediately hungry or getting a sugar high. Vegan Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe is the perfect travel snack to take to work or along for a road trip. You can also save extras in the fridge for a few days, that is if your family doesn’t eat it all first!
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