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This Orange Creamsicle Chia Smoothie has the same delicious flavors of creamsicles with delicious benefits! It’ll be your new favorite refreshing drink!

This Orange Creamsicle Chia Smoothie has the same delicious flavors of creamsicles with delicious benefits! It'll be your new favorite refreshing drink!

It’s slowly (read: ever so slowly that it snowed yesterday) getting up to normal Spring temps around here and while I am excited about a slew of Spring things, there’s one thing I’m really excited about: smoothie season!

It may not sound like a thing, but my brain seems to reject smoothies for the most part during the colder months. So every year, when the temperatures start to stay above freezing, I start thinking of the delicious smoothies I’ll be making. Last year was the year of green smoothies for me because I finally found a way I can enjoy them without gagging. But this year?

This is the year of smoothies with chia seeds!

This Orange Creamsicle Chia Smoothie has the same delicious flavors of creamsicles with delicious benefits! It'll be your new favorite refreshing drink!

I’ve loved chia seeds for a long time, but rarely use them (no idea why.) So I was really excited to find another use for them. Especially one that becomes a daily staple for me as Summer inches closer!

And this orange creamsicle chia smoothie?

Oh my goodness. It’s like dessert in a cup.

Creamsicles used to be my jam when I was younger. Who am I kidding – they still are. But if you’re looking for a healthier way to enjoy that delicious blend of vanilla and orange? This is it.

This Orange Creamsicle Chia Smoothie has the same delicious flavors of creamsicles with delicious benefits! It'll be your new favorite refreshing drink!

Now fair warning: it does have oranges in it (not just orange juice.) Which means pulp. So it’s not exactly the smoothest of smoothies. Do not let this stop you from making this amazing smoothie! The pulp is where all of the good for you ingredients are.

Tons of vitamins.

Extra minerals.

Lots of fiber. 

ALL good things! Then you pair it with almond milk, chia seeds, and orange juice and it’s this dreamy creamsicle mixture that’s actually really good for you. And it’s a fantastic way to start the morning. Or enjoy lunch. Or end the day. Really … any time is a good time to enjoy this orange creamsicle chia smoothie, I swear.

This Orange Creamsicle Chia Smoothie has the same delicious flavors of creamsicles with delicious benefits! It'll be your new favorite refreshing drink!

ORANGE CREAMSICLE CHIA SMOOTHIE

Orange Creamsicle Chia Smoothie
Serves 4
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Prep Time
5 min
Prep Time
5 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 Large Navel Oranges, Peeled
  2. 1/2 Cup Orange Juice
  3. 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  4. 2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
  5. 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  6. 1/2 Cup Ice
Instructions
  1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.
  2. Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes for the chia seeds to expand
  3. Serve cold.
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And it’s Thursday which means it’s time for another Maker’s Mix-Up! This week’s theme is ORANGE! I want to see all of your delicious orange-themed recipes and projects so please link-up with us below! Can’t wait to get inspired by your creations!

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Let’s chat!

Do you enjoy smoothies all year round? Are you as big of a creamsicle fan as I am? What is your favorite way to pack some powerful ingredients into your smoothies? Share your tips and favorites with me! I’m all for finding delicious new ways to enjoy smoothies!

This Orange Creamsicle Chia Smoothie has the same delicious flavors of creamsicles with delicious benefits! It'll be your new favorite refreshing drink!

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Comments

  10. I’m so with you! I can’t drink smoothies unless it’s warm outside. Normally I hate pulp in my OJ, but I might be fine with it in smoothie form. Anything for something that tastes like a creamsicle! Yum!

  14. This looks amazing! This is a perfect way to use up some extra oranges I have. I’ve got all of the ingredients so I think I’ll be giving this a try! Thanks for sharing.

  18. I clicked on this nearly against my will…hopeful, but assuming there was banana in it like nearly every other smoothie recipe I see. I despise bananas! But I’m so happy I can safely pin the recipe and make for my breakfast or snack tomorrow!

  22. Creamsicles are a summer staple here at home as well. I’ve loved it since I was younger, and now share it with my daughter every chance I get. This recipe sounds so refreshing and festive, especially for those hot summer days. Definitely pinning and trying for later. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe with us on #shinebloghop, Ashley.