Orange Healthy Halloween Smoothie
This orange healthy Halloween Smoothie recipe blends together fresh orange juice with Greek yogurt, protein powder, and frozen pineapple to make a healthy and refreshing fall drink.
Fruit smoothies and protein shakes are a staple in our household. My kids love them, and I love making them as there are so many flavor varieties to create. I’m super excited about this orange Halloween smoothie because it’s quick, easy, and a fun way to enjoy a healthy and refreshing festive fall beverage.
Not to mention, it tastes pretty amazing. Orange juice, pineapple juice, vanilla protein powder, and Greek yogurt are blended together to make this creamy orange drink. You can also use carrot juice if you’d like.
Loaded with lean muscle-building protein, this Halloween smoothie will keep you feeling satisfied -and full of Halloween spirit! However, this orange smoothie makes a great breakfast, snack, or quick lunch any time of the year. I’m seriously craving one right now!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy. Simply blend the ingredients. pour into a Halloween-themed glass and serve with a straw!
- Nutritious and delicious. This tasty beverage is packed with Vitamin C and protein.
- Kid-friendly and adult approved. Serve a punch bowl of this drink (as well as something on the side for the adults to spike their drinks) at your next Halloween gathering.
- Easy to customize with your favorite fruits, vegetables, and flavors.
What You’ll Need To Make An Orange Halloween Smoothie
- Orange Juice – For the best flavor, I recommend using fresh-squeezed orange juice. However, you can also use fresh store-bought juice (not from concentrate). Simply Orange is my go-to brand.
- Greek Yogurt – Plain nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt gives this smoothie a creamy consistency.
- Vanilla Whey Protein Powder – The added protein makes this smoothie more filling and satisfying (24 grams with the protein powder I used).
- Frozen Pineapple (and/or frozen mango) – will chill the smoothie as it blends and add more delicious fruit flavor.
How To Make A Healthy Orange Smoothie with Yogurt
Step 1: In the pitcher of a blender add orange juice, yogurt, protein powder, and frozen pineapple (or mango).
Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Pour smoothie into a Halloween-themed glass with a straw and serve.
Recipe Tips
- To sneak in some veggies and make this orange smoothie even more orange, add carrot juice! Cut half of the orange juice and replace it with fresh-pressed or store-bought carrot juice.
- Using frozen fruit instead of ice cubes to chill smoothies gives them a hike in nutrients and a creamier texture, but be sure to serve the drink immediately as the blended fruit will thaw quickly.
- This recipe will give you a creamy smoothie just thin enough to drink through a straw. For a thicker consistency (perhaps for a smoothie bowl), add more Greek yogurt and frozen fruit. For a thinner consistency, add more juice.
- Add a drop of orange food coloring for a pop of vibrant color.
Variations
- Add banana. The Greek yogurt adds protein and thickens the smoothie. You could also add a banana without changing the color of the smoothie much.
- Mix and match the frozen fruits. Truthfully, any frozen fruit can be added to this smoothie and it would be delicious. To keep it orange, you could use frozen apricots, papaya, peaches, cantaloupes, and nectarine.
Add orange veggies like pumpkin puree, steamed golden beets, and steamed sweet potatoes.
Spooky Smoothie Ideas
I used spooky stickers to make the glasses Halloween-themed. Feel free to get creative! With permanent markers and a glass or plastic cup, you can make any smoothie a Halloween smoothie! Check out these adorable ideas:
- Jack O’ Lantern Smoothie: Draw a carved pumpkin face on the glass and fill with the orange smoothie featured in this post.
- Dracula’s Favorite Smoothie – Draw a bat on the glass and fill it with this blood-red morning fruit and veggie smoothie.
- Purple People Eater Smoothie – Doodle your best one-eyed monster face on the cup and fill it with this purple mango and wild blueberry yogurt smoothie.
- Frankenstein Smoothie – Draw Frankenstein’s face on the glass and make this tropical protein super green smoothie go in it.
- Ghost Smoothie – Draw a couple of ghoulish eyeballs onto the glass and fill with this key lime pie smoothie.
Storing & Freezing
Storing: Fruit and yogurt smoothies can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 to 2 days.
Freezing: You can also store smoothies in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let the smoothie thaw and soften slightly before serving.
Recipe FAQ
Hosting a Halloween party? Set a bottle of coconut rum or vanilla flavored vodka within reach and allow the adults to spike their drinks to their liking.
Of course! Just keep in mind that whatever you add will change the color.
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Orange Halloween Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice or store-bought not from concentrate juice. You can also use carrot juice for half of the OJ
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt can also use low-fat Greek yogurt
- 15 grams vanilla whey protein powder or your favorite protein powder (about 1/2 normal scoop)
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately
Notes
- To sneak in some veggies and make this orange smoothie even more orange, add carrot juice! Cut half of the orange juice and replace it with fresh-pressed or store-bought carrot juice.
- Using frozen fruit instead of ice cubes to chill smoothies gives them a hike in nutrients and a creamier texture, but be sure to serve the drink immediately as the blended fruit will thaw quickly.
- This recipe will give you a creamy smoothie just thin enough to drink through a straw. For a thicker consistency (perhaps for a smoothie bowl), add more Greek yogurt and frozen fruit. For a thinner consistency, add more juice.
- Add a drop of orange food coloring for a pop of vibrant color
Nutrition
*This post was originally published October 26, 2016 and has been updated throughout.
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