Orange juice and vanilla give this shake its familiar citrus-dessert flavor without ice cream. Greek yogurt gives body, while a short cold blend limits separation from the acidic juice.
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Ready in5 minMakes1 servingCalories · estimated per serving270Total sugar · estimated per serving19g
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01
Chill the orange juice, milk and yogurt before starting. Weigh 30 g whey powder.
02
Blend the milk, yogurt and whey for 15–20 seconds, until the powder is dispersed and the base is smooth.
03
Add the measured orange juice and ice, and blend just until smooth and frosty, about 20–30 seconds. Serve the entire batch promptly; do not heat the acidic dairy mixture.
Does an orange creamsicle protein shake need ice cream?+
No. Greek yogurt, cold milk, vanilla whey and ice make the reference creamy. Adding ice cream changes it into a richer dessert and needs a new estimate.
Why add orange juice last in this protein shake?+
The juice is acidic. Mixing the dairy and powder smooth first, then blending cold juice briefly, helps avoid a long uneven mix; the drink is served immediately rather than heated or held warm.
Can I use a whole orange in the creamsicle shake?+
Whole peeled orange flesh adds pulp and a different portion weight. It can make a good variation, but the juice-based reference does not include whole-fruit fiber.
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