Orange-Vanilla “Creamsicle” Smoothie
I remember buying creamsicles from the ice cream truck as a child. The combination of the orange and vanilla flavors was wonderfully refreshing. Here’s a healthy, natural re-creation of those flavors in an invigorating beverage.
Recipe information
Yield
1 to 2 servings
Ingredients
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt or soy yogurt
1/4 cup seltzer or sparkling water
Dash of vanilla extract, optional
Ice, optional
Preparation
Step 1
Combine the first 4 ingredients in one or two tall glasses. Stir vigorously with a spoon until well blended. If you’d like a frothier version, combine the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smoothly blended and slightly frothy. Serve at once, over ice if desired.
nutrition information
Step 2
Calories: 144
Step 3
Total Fat: 1g
Step 4
Protein: 5g
Step 5
Carbohydrate: 28g
Step 6
Cholesterol: 4mg
Step 7
Sodium: 57mg
