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ORANGE CREAMSICLE SMOOTHIE

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Orange Creamsicle using fresh oranges, banana, coconut kefir, collagen and cashew butter.

Orange Creamsicle using fresh oranges, banana, coconut kefir, collagen and cashew butter.

Yes — it's a morning dose of Sunshine!

For this fresh and tangy citrus treat, I used kefir.  In addition to being rich in vitamins and minerals, kefir's probiotic properties make it great for digestion and gut health. And the collagen, nut butter, and chia seeds bring more fibre, protein, and healthy fats to the mix!

Side note: If you’re not a kefir fan, this smoothie also works well with coconut milk.

To make 2 servings, blend together until smooth:

  • 2 cups peeled diced fresh oranges (or frozen for a thicker smoothie bowl)

  • 1/2 to 1 frozen banana (use half if prefer less sweet and more tangy or substitute 1/2 to 1 cup steamed-then-frozen cauliflower)

  • 1 cup unsweetened kefir (coconut or dairy) or canned coconut milk (full fat or light)

  • 2 Tbsp Further Food collagen (nonvegan) or Nuzest Clean Lean Smooth Vanilla or Just Natural protein powder or 1 Tbsp of each (see note below*)

  • 1 to 2 Tbsp cashew butter or 1 Tbsp coconut butter (optional; I omit if using full-fat coconut milk)

  • 1 Tbsp white chia seeds (optional)

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)

  • 1/8 to 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and a pinch of black pepper (optional)

  • a couple drops of pure orange extract or orange zest, adjusted to taste (optional)

  • Lakanto sugar-free monk fruit sweetener, pure stevia, or raw honey (nonvegan), adjusted to taste (optional)

  • optional toppings: chocolate granola, diced dark chocolate, frozen clementine segments, golden berries, or your choice of toppings

Alternative Protein Boosters

If you prefer to avoid protein powder, it can be omitted. Alternative protein-boosting options include:

  • dairy milk kefir (instead of coconut)

  • soy or dairy milk (in place of coconut milk)

  • nut butter (cashew butter has 5 grams per 2 Tbsp)

  • hemp hearts (6 grams in 2 Tbsp)

  • Greek yogurt (most Greek yogurt has 10-12 grams per half cup)

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Bowls using frozen clementines, frozen cauliflower instead of banana, and Nuzest Clean Lean Smooth Vanilla protein.

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Bowls using frozen clementines, frozen cauliflower instead of banana, and Nuzest Clean Lean Smooth Vanilla protein.