Boost your protein intake with this creamy and refreshing orange protein smoothie. Natural orange flavor shines through from the frozen orange, fresh orange juice, and a touch of zest, while soy milk, vanilla protein powder, and collagen create a silky high protein base that delivers 29 grams of protein per serving.

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Banana and cashews add extra creaminess, transforming this into an orange creamsicle protein smoothie with a dreamy texture. The key to making the best tasting orange vanilla protein smoothie is to freeze the orange first.

If you blend it fresh, the smoothie turns out too liquidy. Freezing the orange creates a perfect, thick, chilled consistency, similar to flavored ice cubes packed with bright citrus flavor.

It does require some preparation work. Peel, segment, and halve your orange pieces before freezing them overnight. If you are planning this orange banana smoothie for breakfast, prep it the night before for quick blending in the morning.

Another tip for the best orange smoothie flavor is to add orange zest. This small step enhances the flavor, delivering the same vibrant taste you would expect from a healthy orange smoothie recipe, without added sugar or dairy.

Finally, keep the vanilla protein powder light. I only use half a scoop of Truvani’s vanilla plant protein powder, naturally sweetened with monk fruit. A full scoop can overpower the fresh fruit, making it too sweet. Combining half a scoop with unflavored collagen peptides and soy milk increases the protein content to 29 grams, while maintaining a balanced and refreshing flavor.

This orange julius protein smoothie is naturally sweetened from the monk fruit in the protein powder, the fresh orange, banana, and a splash of orange juice. Adding a squeeze of lemon juice cuts through the sweetness, brightens the flavors, and adds a refreshing zing. It is optional, but I find lemon takes this smoothie from good to irresistible.

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Orange Protein Smoothie Recipe

• 1 medium orange (peeled, frozen in segments)
• ¾ cup unsweetened soy milk
• ¼ cup orange juice 
• ½ scoop Truvani Plant Based Protein Vanilla
• 10 grams Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Unflavored
• 1 tablespoon raw cashews
• ½ medium banana (frozen)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 teaspoon orange zest

How to Make This Orange Protein Smoothie

1. Before peeling the orange, grate the zest and set it aside in a small container with a lid till you are ready to make the smoothie. Then peel, segment, and cut the segments in half before freezing overnight. You will also need to ensure you freeze a banana cut in half.
2. Add the frozen orange segments, zest, and remaining ingredients to a high speed blender.
3. Blend until thick, smooth, and creamy.
4. Pour into a glass and enjoy right away.

Additions and Substitutions

Use half a raw banana that is just ripe (not overly ripe) for the best texture and natural sweetness. You can also use half a fresh banana, but be sure to reduce the soy milk by ¼ cup. The thickness will be a bit more liquid if you don't use frozen banana.

To increase the calorie content and healthy fats for an orange protein breakfast smoothie that keeps you satisfied, add 1–2 tablespoons of hemp seeds for more protein and healthy fats. You can also swap the collagen for hemp seeds to keep this recipe fully vegan.

Almond milk or other milks of your choice can be substituted for the soy milk; however, the texture may not be as creamy with almond milk. For the highest protein content and creamy texture, soy milk is the best choice.

If you prefer a sweeter smoothie that isn’t as refreshing, you can omit the lemon juice, however I love the refreshing twist of lemon.

To enhance the orange creamsicle vanilla smoothie flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract for added depth.

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Orange Protein Smoothie Nutrition Info

• Calories: 357
• Net Carbs: 38 g
• Protein: 29 g
• Fat: 9 g

Top 5 Nutrients Per Daily Value

• Vitamin C
• Copper
• Potassium
• Manganese
• Folate

Fun Fact: A 2024 clinical study found that eating whole oranges every day can help reduce fat buildup in the liver, even without weight loss. Participants were randomly assigned to eat 400 grams of whole oranges daily or 400 grams of non citrus fruits daily for 4 weeks. The orange group showed a 30% drop in liver fat compared to the control group.

This healthy orange smoothie recipe is creamy, refreshing, and naturally sweet, making it a nourishing twist on an orange Julius smoothie. With 29 grams of protein, this orange vanilla protein smoothie is a healthy and satiating option for a perfect post workout smoothie or quick breakfast.

If you loved this recipe, be sure to try my peach protein smoothie for another refreshing dessert like smoothie with a creamy texture. And don’t forget to save the pin image below to Pinterest so you can easily find this orange protein smoothie again later!

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Boost your protein intake with this peach protein smoothie that tastes like dessert in a glass. Creamy soy milk with blended banana and frozen peaches is spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for a cozy yet refreshing peaches and cream protein smoothie.

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The addition of lemon juice cuts through the natural sweetness of the banana, peaches, and protein powder for a lighter and more refreshing flavor. 

I tested this peach smoothie recipe with both lemon and without. While both versions were delicious, I love it best with lemon, but if you don’t feel like taking the extra step to squeeze it, that’s fine as well.

This healthy peach protein smoothie gets its creaminess from frozen peaches, half a banana, and soy milk, with subtle vanilla flavor from protein powder and collagen. The combination of soy milk, vanilla protein powder, and collagen powder yields 31 grams of protein in one serving.

It’s energizing, hydrating, and filling making it perfect for a post-workout smoothie, a quick breakfast, or an afternoon pick-me-up.

I only used ½ a scoop of Truvani vanilla protein powder, which is naturally sweetened with monk fruit extract. This lightly sweetens the smoothie without overpowering the peach flavor.

Using just half a scoop allows the peaches, cinnamon, and nutmeg to shine through, instead of the protein powder dominating. I don’t know about you, but I hate it when protein smoothies are too sweet and mask the natural fruit flavors.

Peach Protein Smoothie Recipe

• 1.5 cups frozen peach slices
• ½ banana
• 1 cup unsweetened soy milk (add an extra ¼ cup if using frozen banana)
• 10 grams collagen powder
• ½ scoop Truvani plant-based protein, vanilla
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  

How to Make This Peach Protein Smoothie

1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
   
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
   
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy right away!

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Additions and Substitutions

Use half a raw banana that is just ripe, but not overly ripe, for the best balance of sweetness and texture. You can also use frozen banana, but you’ll want to add ¼ cup extra soy milk to help with blending.

For a peach breakfast smoothie that keeps you full for hours, add 1–2 tablespoons of hemp seeds for extra protein and healthy fats. You can also swap the collagen for hemp seeds to keep the recipe vegan.

For more of a peach pie smoothie flavor, adjust the spices to taste or add a splash of vanilla extract.

Peach Protein Smoothie Nutrition Info

• Calories: 339
• Net Carbohydrates: 36g
• Protein: 31g
• Fat: 8g

Top 5 Nutrients Per Daily Value

• Potassium
• Copper
• Vitamin C
• Manganese
• Iron
  

Fun Fact: : In this study, fresh peach pulp was shown to have strong antioxidant properties and helped protect tissue samples from oxidative stress. Fresh peach was more powerful at reducing oxidative stress than preserved peach products. 

This peach protein smoothie is the perfect balance of fruity flavor, creamy texture, and warming spice. With 31 grams of protein, it’s a healthy peach smoothie that feels indulgent but nourishes your body at the same time.

Whether you enjoy it after a workout or as a peach breakfast smoothie, this recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again. For more high-protein fruit based smoothie ideas, try my mango protein smoothie for a fruity, tropical twist packed with plant-based protein or this creamy banana protein smoothie that is also spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for cozy dessert like vibes.

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