Description
This Orange Creamsicle Protein Shake is a refreshing and nutritious blend perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout boost. Combining light orange juice, vanilla protein powder, and creamy Greek yogurt, it delivers a delightful creamy texture with a fresh citrus twist reminiscent of the classic creamsicle treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Shake Ingredients
- ½ cup light orange juice (50 calories per 8 oz)
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 30 g vanilla whey protein powder (or your preferred protein powder)
- 5.3 oz vanilla Greek yogurt (such as Oikos Pro, low-carb, high-protein)
- ½ cup frozen orange juice cubes (prepared by freezing orange juice in an ice cube tray a day in advance)
- ½ tsp orange zest
- Optional: 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
Instructions
- Prepare Frozen Orange Juice Cubes: Freeze the light orange juice in an ice cube tray overnight or for at least several hours to create frozen orange juice cubes, which will chill and thicken the shake without diluting flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Add light orange juice, unsweetened almond milk, vanilla whey protein powder, vanilla Greek yogurt, frozen orange juice cubes, and orange zest into a blender. Optionally add ground flaxseed for extra fiber and omega-3s.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the shake has a smooth, creamy consistency with no chunks remaining.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the protein shake into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Using frozen orange juice cubes helps keep the shake cold without watering it down.
- Substitute almond milk with any milk of choice, including dairy, soy, or oat milk.
- Vanilla protein powder works best to complement the orange flavor, but other flavors can be experimented with.
- Ground flaxseed is optional but adds fiber and nutritional benefits.
- Consume immediately to enjoy optimal texture and freshness.
