~ A refreshing smoothie that adds tropical pineapple to the classic flavor of an orange creamsicle! Loaded with protein from Greek yogurt – so delicious, so healthy! ~
This Recipe Is: • Ready in 30 Minutes or Less • Vegetarian • Gluten Free •
Time to Chill Out … It’s Summer Break!
Remember when you were a kid … Was there a happier moment in your entire little life than when you stepped off that school bus on the last day of school and walked into the promises of summer break? Yeah, for a kid, that’s pretty much as good as it gets!
Unless it could be just a little bit better …
Imagine how happy your kiddos would be if they stepped off the school bus this year and found you waiting with an amazing welcome-to-summer treat. And what if it was healthy, too? (But you don’t have to fess up to that part!)
Really – what better way to welcome your kids home than with a cool, refreshing smoothie?
Here at THK, we love smoothies for lots of reasons. (Happily so do our kids – although maybe not for the same reasons we do!) During those hot summer days, smoothies are hydrating, cooling, and full of nutrition. And we love how totally portable they are! It’s easy to whip one up and pour it into cups as you dash out the door (which is pretty much the definition of summer … at least at my house!).
When Shelley and I first talked about posting a smoothie recipe, we asked the kids to dream up their ideal flavors. (It’s their summer break after all!)
After many excited suggestions, my youngest requested a creamsicle smoothie. Yummm – that sounded so refreshing! Well played, littlest one, well played. Now we were just as excited as the kids!
Our first batch was a bit of a happy accident. (So awesome when that happens!) It was actually based on a fruit dip recipe that didn’t quite turn out as planned. But, rather than throwing in the towel, a little light bulb went off and … there was smoothie potential!
So we started playing around with ingredients … and when we added the pineapple, we realized we’d struck gold! It still had that fabulous creamsicle taste we know and love, but it was suddenly so much more!
My kids had to be the taste-testers for at least four different batches of smoothies – so sad, right?!?! But, besides the occasional brain freeze, our efforts paid off!
Smoothie Nutrition (Fat-Free + Protein and Vitamin C!)
This smoothie has nonfat Greek yogurt to provide loads of protein and a wonderfully creamy texture, without adding any fat.
It’s also got a full cup of pineapple which, along with the orange juice, has tons of Vitamin C. Plus, it’s just so cool, so refreshing, so … summery!
How to Make This Smoothie (Easiest Directions EVER!)
Oh, wait! You probably wanted a quick explanation on how to make this recipe, right? It’s our easiest one yet!
Ready???
Measure ingredients directly into blender jar. (We usually use the biggest of our three Ninja pitchers from our favorite Ninja blender/food processor set.) Then … just blend until smooth.
That’s it! So easy!
Ahhhhhhh … refreshing!
Welcome to summer, kiddos!
Smoothie Throwback
We re-photographed this recipe post for you in April 2015, because we weren’t thrilled with our original photos for this smoothie recipe (from when we originally posted this recipe back in 2013, in our early blogging days).
But, the pic below is from our original set of photos. Even though we didn’t love those original photos, we sure did love our little banner in this shot … and just couldn’t part with this one photo! 😉
Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Smoothies
Ingredients
- 2 cups ice
- 1 cup non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup (or an 8-ounce can) canned pineapple in juice, undrained (crushed, tidbits, chunks or rings)
- 1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- orange slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Put all ingredients except orange slices into blender.
- Blend until smooth. All ingredients should be well incorporated.
- Pour into glasses and garnish each with an orange slice, if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 180 Total Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 2mg Sodium: 59mg Carbohydrates: 40g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 36g Protein: 6g
Hello,
These will be so interesting, can’t wait to have a taste.
Apart from refrigerating it can on add preservatives? Will it still maintain a great taste?
Hi there! I think this smoothie recipe is really best just made up as needed, nice and fresh every time. It’s so quick and easy to throw together in minutes, and I think that will give you the very best results, much better than somehow trying to make up large batches and preserve some for later. Hope that’s helpful! Enjoy! ~Shelley
These look soooo good! Since I have a roommate with medical issues, I’ll have to use frozen fruit. She buys it by the bag & should make a great smoothie.
I was thinking about a little tequila plus an umbrella as someone said.
Would one of those hand-held blenders work? We can’t have a blender in our assisted living room. What do you think?
I love the idea of mimicking popsicles in a smoothie. This looks delicious!
Hi Richa!! Best part … no need to wait for these to freeze! You can enjoy a smoothie immediately! 🙂 These Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Smoothies are delicious – and totally simple! 🙂 Enjoy!! ~Gretchen
I just found this while clicking around your blog, and, yes, it is supposed to snow tomorrow – a lot – but I still want this. RIght now, please. It sounds so good and love the flavor combo.
OH! Make these – and put a little umbrella in it! It’ll seem positively tropical! We love smoothies when it’s hot out, and when it’s cold. Best part – these beauties are so healthy! So go ahead … get on your sunglasses and flip flops – it’s a summer party! (Yes, yes, I am in denial about the snow!) ~Gretchen
LOL:) Yes, no need to wait for summer….YUM!
My favorite kind 🙂
Yeah – these are seriously refreshing and addictively good! I find myself craving them on hot days! ~Shelley
Sounds delish. Pinning. Thanks for sharing.
I’m starting a linky party on Wednesday if you’d like to join in.
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Hi, Cassidy! Thanks for stopping by! Linky party!?! Super-fun! Thanks for the invite! 😀 ~G&S http://cass-eats.blogspot.com/2013/09/cookie-linky-and-drinky-party.html
I’m going to make these for my step-mom’s birthday on Sunday!
These are a perfect party treat, Mackenzie! These are so refreshing – everyone is sure to love them! You’ll certainly be the most popular hostess! Thanks for stopping by – have a fabulous time at the party! ~G&S
She did make them for me and they were AMAZING! Had them waiting picture perfect for me when I woke so…..so good that I had her make them again for my mom during my birthday dinner!
Great smoothie – we will be keeping this recipe handy!
We’re thrilled you loved these, Adrey! We’re honored that this yummy treat was added to your birthday celebration! Hope you had a very, very Happy Birthday!! ~G&S
Looks yummy! Think I’ll have one after golf tonight! Much better for me than a cold beer.
Thanks, Karen! We have been drinking a lot of these lately – perfect for after golf! Enjoy! ~G&S
Okay, it is going to be 90 degrees today. Just maybe I can get my man to consider this instead of Coke!
Ha! Good luck with that! But really, you won’t be sorry! This is soooooo refreshing! ~G&S