3-Ingredient Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

This Orange Creamsicle Smoothie tastes just like the frozen treat you remember, but it’s made with three simple ingredients and ready in five minutes.

All you need is orange juice, vanilla ice cream, and a little milk. Blend them until smooth and you get a creamy, citrusy drink that’s perfect for a hot afternoon.

What Makes This Smoothie So Good

It’s creamy without being heavy, and the orange flavor is bright and real.

The vanilla ice cream does all the work. No yogurt, no bananas, no extra sweetener.

Ingredients

• 2 cups orange juice, chilled: no pulp is best for a smoother texture
• 1 cup vanilla ice cream: use full-fat for the creamiest drink
• 1/2 cup whole milk: any milk works, but whole milk adds richness

Variations / Substitutions

• Dairy-free: swap the ice cream for coconut milk ice cream and use oat milk. It stays just as creamy.
• Less sweet: replace half the ice cream with plain Greek yogurt and add a teaspoon of honey.
• Boozy: pour in a splash of vanilla vodka for an adult creamsicle.

If you love this, try my Strawberry Banana Smoothie for another quick blender drink.

How to Make Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

Step 1: Blend Everything Together

Add the 2 cups chilled orange juice, 1 cup vanilla ice cream, and 1/2 cup milk to a blender. Blend on high for about 30 seconds, until the mixture is smooth and no ice cream lumps remain.

Step 2: Taste and Adjust

Give the smoothie a quick taste. If you like it sweeter, add a teaspoon of honey and blend for another 10 seconds. For a thicker drink, drop in a few ice cubes and blend again.

Step 3: Pour and Serve

Pour the smoothie into two tall glasses. Serve right away while it’s still cold and frothy, with a slice of orange on the rim if you want to get fancy.

A Few Notes Before You Blend

• For the creamiest texture, make sure the orange juice is well chilled before blending.
• If you want a slushier drink, freeze the orange juice into cubes overnight and use those in place of liquid juice.
• Don’t over-blend or the ice cream will melt and the smoothie will be thin.
• This smoothie is best right away, but you can keep it in the fridge for up to an hour and give it a quick stir.

Scale it to your glass size:

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use fresh oranges instead of juice?

Yes. Peel and blend about 3 large seedless oranges, then add the ice cream and milk. Strain if you want a smoother texture.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Not really. It’s best blended right before serving. If you must, keep it in the fridge and give it a quick whisk, but the texture won’t be as fluffy.

Can I add a banana?

You can, but it will change the flavor. A frozen banana makes the smoothie thicker and sweeter, with a more banana-forward taste.

What kind of vanilla ice cream works best?

Full-fat, slow-churned ice cream gives the richest taste. Avoid low-fat or frozen yogurt if you want that classic creamsicle creaminess.

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 283

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups orange juice, chilled
• 1 cup vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk

Method

 

1. Add orange juice, ice cream, and milk to a blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds.
2. Taste and add honey or ice as needed. Blend again briefly.
3. Pour into glasses and serve right away.

Notes

Use chilled orange juice for the creamiest texture. For a slushier drink, freeze the juice into cubes the night before. This smoothie separates quickly, so serve it the moment it’s blended.