Looking for a refreshing and healthy drink that tastes like a treat? Try these delicious Low Calorie Orange Creamsicle Slushies! This creamy and tangy beverage is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.
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These low calorie orange creamsicle slushies are refreshing beverage that combines the flavors of oranges and vanilla in a creamy, frozen treat.
It's made with frozen bananas, fresh oranges, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and ice, and blended together to create a smooth and creamy texture that is similar to a milkshake.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This drink is packed with nutrients from the oranges and bananas, making it a healthy and refreshing beverage that's perfect for a hot day.
- This recipe is super simple and easy to make, requiring just a few basic ingredients and a blender.
- The combination of oranges, vanilla, and coconut milk creates a creamy, sweet, and tangy flavor that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Unlike traditional milkshakes or ice cream drinks, this recipe is relatively low in calories and sugar, making it a healthier option.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Frozen Bananas: A great ingredient to use in smoothies because they give the drink a creamy and thick texture, similar to a milkshake.
- Oranges: Adds a sweet and tangy flavor to the drink.
- Coconut Milk: A mild coconut flavor that adds a tropical twist to the drink.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds a sweet and comforting flavor to the drink.
- Ice: Helps to thicken the drink and give it a slushy-like consistency.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Add the frozen bananas, oranges, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and ice to a blender.
Step 2: Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness or consistency as needed.
Step 3: Pour the drink into glasses and serve immediately.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Expert Tips
- Using ripe bananas that have been peeled and frozen will give the drink a creamier texture and a sweeter flavor.
- Depending on your taste preferences, you can adjust the sweetness of the drink by adding more or less vanilla extract or sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
- So the drink is smooth and creamy, make sure to blend all of the ingredients together until they are completely smooth.
- For the best texture and flavor, it's best to serve the drink immediately after blending. If you need to store it, place it in the freezer until ready to serve.
Variations
- Pineapple: Swap out the bananas for frozen pineapple chunks to add a tropical twist to the drink.
- Strawberry: Add fresh or frozen strawberries to the recipe for a sweet and tangy variation on the classic creamsicle flavor.
- Chocolate: Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the recipe for a chocolatey twist on the orange creamsicle flavor.
- Blueberry: Add fresh or frozen blueberries to the recipe for a sweet and fruity twist on the classic creamsicle flavor.
Storing
Freezing: Pour the drink into an airtight container and store it in the freezer. The drink will keep for up to a week, but may become icy or lose its creamy texture over time. To serve, let the drink thaw for a few minutes, then give it a quick blend in the blender to restore its creamy texture.
Storing: If you don't want to freeze the drink, you can also store it in the refrigerator for a few hours. The drink will keep for up to a day or two, but may separate over time. Give it a quick stir or shake before serving to remix the ingredients.
Note: Keep in mind that the texture and flavor of the drink may change after being stored, so it's best to enjoy it fresh if possible.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, you can use any type of milk you like, such as almond milk, soy milk, or dairy milk. Just keep in mind that the flavor and texture of the drink may change depending on the type of milk you use.
Yes, you can use frozen orange juice concentrate instead of fresh oranges.
Yes, you can use any type of sweetener you like, such as maple syrup, agave nectar, or stevia. Just adjust the amount of sweetener you use to suit your taste preferences.
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Special Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 small frozen bananas peeled
- 6 large oranges sliced
- ⅔ cup coconut milk So Delicious or Silk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups ice
Instructions
- Add the frozen bananas, oranges, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and ice to a blender.
- Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness or consistency as needed.
- Pour the drink into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Using ripe bananas that have been peeled and frozen will give the drink a creamier texture and a sweeter flavor.
- Depending on your taste preferences, you can adjust the sweetness of the drink by adding more or less vanilla extract or sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
- To be sure that the drink is smooth and creamy, make sure to blend all of the ingredients together until they are completely smooth.
- For the best texture and flavor, it's best to serve the drink immediately after blending. If you need to store it, place it in the freezer until ready to serve.
- Store in the Freezer: Pour the drink into an airtight container and store it in the freezer. The drink will keep for up to a week, but may become icy or lose its creamy texture over time. To serve, let the drink thaw for a few minutes, then give it a quick blend in the blender to restore its creamy texture.
- Store in the Refrigerator: If you don't want to freeze the drink, you can also store it in the refrigerator for a few hours. The drink will keep for up to a day or two, but may separate over time. Give it a quick stir or shake before serving to remix the ingredients.
- Note: Keep in mind that the texture and flavor of the drink may change after being stored, so it's best to enjoy it fresh if possible.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Emmeline
Looking at these creamsicles made me thirsty!! So delicious and I love that you didn't add any sugar.
Dannii
Oh this looks super refreshing. I hope the sunshine comes back so we can enjoy these.
Michelle
Omg. These are so good! They brought me back to childhood summers!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
My family is going to love this, thank you for the recipe!
Priya Lakshminarayan
I would love to wake up to this everyday! These slushies look so dreamy!
Suzy
The flavor is spot on! Love that it's a healthier version too!
Cyndy
Perfect for a warm summer day! The banana really gave it a nice thick texture and the taste was perfect.
Alice | SkinnySpatula
I live in Scotland and I really envy people who live in parts of the world where there's an abundance of oranges 🙂 Still, I'm going to try this recipe with supermarket orange, as it sounds delicious!