Name: Orange Creamsicle
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 fl oz orange juice; 1 1/2 cups ice; 44 g vanilla protein powder About 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (44 g reference). Nutricost is my usual choice; use your preferred vanilla powder. Nutrition estimates use Body Fortress vanilla.

Orange Creamsicle

Orange Creamsicle takes that familiar orange-and-vanilla flavor and gives it a very short ingredient list. Orange juice, vanilla protein powder, and ice blend into a cold, frothy protein smoothie with a little frozen-treat energy. That’s the whole recipe. It’s an easy option for a quick breakfast or afternoon shake when you want something sweet and citrusy without pulling half the fridge onto the counter. Sometimes simple really does hit the spot.

Prep

5 min

Makes

1 servings

292Calories

31.7gProtein

32.8gCarbs

3.5gFat

Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins

Servings

Ingredient unitsSwitch every measurable amount on this recipe.

Equipment

1 Blender

Ingredients

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Ingredients

8 fl oz orange juice1 ½ cup ice (Walmart search)44 g vanilla protein powder- About 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (44 g reference). Nutricost is my usual choice; use your preferred vanilla powder. Nutrition estimates use Body Fortress vanilla.

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Instructions

Add the measured juice to the blender first.

8 fl oz orange juice

Add the vanilla protein powder and ice.

1 ½ cup ice, 44 g vanilla protein powder

Secure the lid and blend until smooth. Stop the blender before scraping down or adjusting the ingredients.

If needed, blend in a small splash of water to loosen the texture. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition estimates use the listed amounts and the site’s reference ingredients. Your protein powder and juice selections may change the values.

Nutrition

Per serving

Estimates for one serving. Changing the recipe yield scales the ingredients and keeps these per-serving amounts the same.

Calories: 292 kcal
Carbohydrates: 32.8 g
Protein: 31.7 g
Fat: 3.5 g
Saturated Fat: 2.56 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.54 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg
Sodium: 200 mg
Potassium: 666 mg
Fiber: 0.5 g
Sugar: 23.8 g
Added Sugar: 0 g
Vitamin A: 47 mcg RAE
Vitamin C: 214 mg
Vitamin D: 25 mcg
Calcium: 203 mg
Iron: 0.7 mg

Nutrition updated September 2026. We now calculate nutrition using our ingredient library, with USDA data, product labels, and documented estimates. Older Pinterest graphics and MyFitnessPal entries may show different numbers. Use the per-serving values above when tracking this recipe.

Brands, substitutions, and preparation can change these estimates.

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Estimated ingredient cost

$2.28 per serving · $2.28 for this batch

Estimated US grocery prices for the amounts used, including purchase waste and discarded marinade. Your store, brands, and package sizes may cost differently. Buying full packages can cost more. Price sources and methodology.

Ingredient costs and assumptions

Quantities without exact weights use the nutrition library’s portion estimates. Purchase yields are estimates. Separate citrus ingredients are costed independently; reusing the same fruit for juice and zest can lower your cost. Labor, utilities, and delivery are excluded.

orange juice: $0.61
248 g purchased · Uses the reviewed ingredient quantity before cooking or marinade losses.
1 fl oz = 31 g Representative product for this ingredient; your brand and package size may differ.
Walmart: Great Value 100% Pasteurized Orange Juice, No Pulp, 52 fl oz · Price checked 2026-09-21
vanilla protein powder: $1.67
44 g purchased · Uses the reviewed ingredient quantity before cooking or marinade losses.
Authored ingredient weight. Selected vanilla whey formula; historical price observations retained.
Walmart: Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein Powder - Vanilla · Price checked 2026-10-02

Not included in this estimate:

ice: Assumes ice made from kitchen tap water; purchased bagged ice is not included.

Triple B's Meal Prep Notes

This orange creamsicle protein smoothie keeps things simple: eight fluid ounces of orange juice, vanilla protein powder, and one and a half cups of ice. The orange juice gives it the citrus flavor, the powder supplies the vanilla, and the ice turns it into a cold, frothy blend. With only three ingredients, each one gets a chance to show up. It’s a good reminder that an easy protein smoothie can still be something you look forward to drinking.

The vanilla powder matters especially here because there’s no second fruit flavor competing with it. Nutricost vanilla is my usual choice, and your preferred vanilla protein powder is fine too. Use the recipe amount as your starting point and check the scoop size on your tub; scoops vary by brand. The nutrition panel uses the site’s reference ingredients, so a different powder can change the estimate as well as the sweetness and texture.

Pour the orange juice into the blender first, then add the powder and measured ice. Blend until the ice is finely crushed and the mixture looks even, pausing to check for larger pieces before pouring. Start with the listed ice amount so you can judge the original consistency before adjusting it. This orange vanilla protein shake is best served right away, while the ice is still doing its job and the texture is cold and frothy.

There’s very little prep to get ahead on, which makes this a useful option when you’ve run through your fruit packs but still have juice, powder, and ice. You can compare it with the other vanilla protein smoothies or pick a few fruit-based options from the high-protein smoothie collection. Add them to your week with the Meaningful Macros Method. Breakfast can be one less thing to figure out once the day gets moving.

Orange Creamsicle