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Home » Smoothies/Beverages » Spicy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie (VEGAN)

Spicy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie (VEGAN)

Published: Jan 6, 2022 · Modified: Jun 27, 2022 by Gigi & Sersie

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This Spicy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie checks all the boxes. It tastes amazing! The texture is creamy like any good smoothie would be—even though it has a blended root veggie. It's easy to prepare with only six key ingredients. Best of all (in our opinion), is it's rich in fiber, antioxidants, and phytochemicals—these are beneficial compounds found in whole plant foods ("Phyto" refers to plants).

side view of two glasses of the spicy orange creamsicle smoothie with an orange, carrot, ginger and green towel blurred in the background

This smoothie is reminiscent of that creamy popsicle made with orange-flavored sherbet and vanilla ice cream—but without the high fructose corn syrup, other additives, and the crash and burn afterward. High in beta carotene, Vitamins C and E, this smoothie is arguably a "superfood." The ginger, which is good for digestion, also gives it a spicy kick! Since this smoothie uses the orange, carrot, and ginger root (not their extracted juices), as well as a date, it's also high in fiber, which supports a healthy gut.

Spicy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie has 6 key ingredients:

  1. Carrot
  2. Orange (navel)
  3. Ginger root
  4. Sunflower Seeds
  5. Date or Simple Homemade Date Syrup
  6. Plain, unsweetened almond milk (okay to substitute with plain, unsweetened soy, hemp or coconut milk)
top view of the ingredients for spicy orange creamsicle smoothie on a gray surface. carrot, almond milk, sunflower seeds, ginger root, date, peeled orange

How to Prepare

  1. Soak a pitted date in hot water for 5 minutes to soften.
  2. Peel the orange and ginger root. If your carrot has rough spots, go ahead and peel that, too.
  3. Rough chop carrot and ginger to help it break down more quickly in the blender.
  4. Put all ingredients, plus ice, into a blender and blend at high speed for about 30 seconds.
How to prepare Spicy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

This smoothie is excellent on its own or as a beverage alongside a bowl of Cheesy Millet with Summer Squash or Amazing Kale Mushroom Breakfast Oat Bowl.

For more nutrient-dense smoothies ideas, check out this Simple 5-Ingredient Smoothie and Honeydew, Blackberry, Mango Smoothie.

top view of two glasses of the spicy orange creamsicle smoothie with orange, carrot, ginger root and green towel blurred in the background.

We hope you love this Spicy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie, and that it becomes a favorite for you too. Please rate and leave a comment below. Be sure to share a picture on Instagram and tag us @danielfastrecipes so we can see your creation!

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Spicy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie (VEGAN)


★★★★★

5 from 4 reviews

  • Author: Gigi & Sersie
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

This Spicy Orange Creamsicle Smoothie checks all the boxes. It tastes amazing! The texture is creamy like any good smoothie would be. It's easy to prepare with only six key ingredients. Best of all (in our opinion), is it's rich in fiber, antioxidants, and phytochemicals—these are beneficial compounds found in whole plant foods ("Phyto" refers to plants). #creamsiclesmoothie #healthyveganrecipes #danielfastrecipes #carrot #orange #ginger #sunflowerseeds #almondmilk


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 Carrot (medium or about 100 grams, 3.5 ounces), roughly chopped
  • 1 Orange (preferably, navel), peeled
  • 1 Tbsp sunflower seeds, raw and unsalted
  • 1- to 2-inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled (use a 2-inch piece if you like it extra spicy)
  • 1 date, pitted and soaked in hot water for 5 minutes (or 2 Tbsp Simple Homemade Date Syrup)
  • 1 cup unsweetened, plain almond milk
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

  1. Soak a pitted date in hot water for 5 minutes to soften.
  2. Peel the orange and ginger root. If your carrot has rough spots, go ahead and peel that, too.
  3. Rough chop carrot and ginger to help it break down more quickly in the blender.
  4. Put all ingredients, plus ice, into a blender and blend at high speed for about 30 seconds.

Enjoy immediately or transfer to an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 24-hours.

Notes

EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES

  1. Knife
  2. Cutting board
  3. Measuring spoons
  4. Measuring cup
  5. Blender
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Smoothie
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: vegetable smoothie recipe, orange creamsicle smoothie, healthy vegan recipes, antioxidants, phytochemicals, beta carotene, sunflower seeds, almond milk, dates, ginger, carrot, orange, soy free, gluten free, dairy free, daniel fast recipes, daniel fast compliant

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  1. Marie

    January 12, 2022 at 8:59 pm

    We might need more stars for this recipe. I was finally able to pick up oranges on the way to work yesterday and am just now enjoying this refreshing smoothie. You have to try this! When I make this again I’m definitely using more ginger.

    ★★★★★

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    • Gigi & Sersie

      January 13, 2022 at 11:02 pm

      Yay! We're so glad you like it, Marie. More ginger sounds wonderful! I like it spicy too. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Janne P Swearengen

    January 16, 2022 at 6:01 pm

    I made this smoothie today and didn't realize until it was time to put everything together that I bought the wrong sunflower seeds (grabbed the salted/roasted by mistake), so I substituted a Tablespoon of Hemp Hearts. Also, since not being a big ginger fan, I did not put the full amount in. And, being a big fan of Macadamia milk, I used that instead of the Almond milk. The smoothie was really good BUT I should have stuck with the full amount of ginger. Lesson learned. I will most definitely make it again, hopefully with the sunflower seeds and additional ginger. One thought...could you post an approximate weight on the chopped carrot? I have a bg of those baby carrots and had no clue of an adequate amount of them to use. A definite KEEPER!

    ★★★★★

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    • Gigi & Sersie

      January 16, 2022 at 6:31 pm

      Thank you for your feedback, Janne. Hemp hearts are a great substitute. Regarding the carrot--you got it! 🙂 I just updated the recipe to include the weight (about 100 grams or 3.5 ounces).

      Reply
  3. Robin

    January 18, 2022 at 12:58 am

    We loved this smoothie, so light and refreshing and fun to have a beautiful bright orange drink!
    We used cashews in lieu of sunflower seeds.

    ★★★★★

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    • Gigi & Sersie

      January 18, 2022 at 12:25 pm

      We're so glad you loved this smoothie. Yes, orange smoothies are like sunshine in a glass. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Demetria Edwards

    January 30, 2022 at 4:27 pm

    I love this beverage. I was craving a morning coffee; however, when I tried this beverage for the first time this morning, it absolutely hit the spot!

    ★★★★★

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    • Gigi & Sersie

      February 05, 2022 at 12:26 am

      Thanks Demetria! We're so glad you love it! The nutrient density is high too. 🙂

      Reply

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