Orange Push-Up Smoothie
This smoothie tastes like a classic Orange PushUp. If you like Orange PushUps, Orange Creamsicles, Orange Julius, or orange soda, you’ll love this easy, sweet and creamy smoothie. The recipe makes more than you may need at once. Pour the extra into glasses and thaw later for smoothies or pour into bowls for orange sherbet; or into popsicle molds, paper cups, or ice cube trays. Or simply halve the recipe. Add sugar to taste. It will vary significantly based on personal preference and brand of concentrate used. I used Hawaii’s Own brand in the mango-orange flavor from Ralph’s (Kroger) grocery. The smoothie is vegan provided vegan milk is used and is gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 orange juice concentrate slightly thawed, canned
- 1 cup milk half and half, cream, nut milk, soy milk, vegan milk, etc.
- ½ cup granulated sugar or to taste (you can reduce the sugar or use an alternate sugar substitute such as stevia
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups ice or to taste
- 1 to 2 ounces rum Malibu, Vodka, Citron, Marshmallow Vodka, Gran Marnier or similar, per smoothie portion, or to taste, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, except ice and optional alcohol, in a large blender or Vita-Mix and blend until smooth and creamy, taking care the sugar has dissolved and is well incorporated. Keep blending until it dissolves. If desired, add a splash more water or milk.
- Add the ice and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 69g | 138% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.