A dairy-free spin on an Orange Julius using orange juice, coconut milk and a pinch of turmeric. This Orange Creamsicle Milkshake is healthy and refreshing.
Does anyone remember the Orange Julius stand they used to have at the mall growing up? Is my 90’s kid showing? Yes? No? Anyway, this Dairy Free Orange Creamsicle Milkshake is inspired by that orane julius stand – the best part is the healthier ingredients!
If you’ve experienced an Orange Julius, you know what I’m talking about. It’s basically ice cream and orange juice blended together for a really refreshing treat. How easy is that to do at home and why are we not all making these on the reg?
I’m all about making delicous smoothies and shakes, like this green apple smoothie.
So, how do we make these milkshakes healthier?
Coconut milk. Canned, full-fat coconut milk is my JAM. Instead of ice cream, we’ll use some chilled coconut milk to get a really lovely consistency and decadent flavor.
Honey, maple syrup or even agave nectar work wonderfully for sweetening. Use what you have on hand!
A pinch of turmeric adds color and anti-inflammatory properties. You can use more if you love the flavor, too!
The orange creamsicle milkshake texture comes from frozen orange juice!
That’s right – how easy is that!? All you need is some frozen orange juice. I just fill up a standard ice cube tray with ornage juice (fresh squeezed OR sorebought works) and freeze. When the cubes are frozen, I’m ready to blend up the milkshake.
If you love these, freeze a bunch of orange juice and turn the cubes out into a freezer safe bag to keep some on hand! I’m all about prepping easy, healthy treats for them that sweet tooth kicks in.
Love dairy-free recipes? Check out my best ever, dairy-free Lemon Blueberry Cake!
PrintOrange Creamsicle Milkshake
A dairy-free spin on an Orange Julius using orange juice, coconut milk and a pinch of turmeric. This Orange Creamsicle Milkshake is healthy and refreshing.
- Prep Time: 5 + 4 hours chilling time
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 ice cube tray of frozen orange juice – about 1.5 – 2 c. frozen OJ
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 pinch turmeric – for color – this is optional
Instructions
- The night or 4 hours before you want to make this milkshake, fill an entire ice cube tray with orange juice and place it into the freezer.
- Set the can of coconut milk into the fridge to chill, too. This will help your milkshake stay cold.
- When you’re ready to make the milkshake, add all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 49 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 47 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
This post originally appeared in May 2017 and was updated in August 2019.
Ashley @ The Small Town Foodie says
Ahhh I love this! I’ve spoken at my high school a few times (related to my full-time job) and it’s such an amazing experience. I remember sitting in those very seats and now I get the chance to share what I’ve learned after graduating with them. I’m sure the 6th graders absolutely loved having you there! And this milkshake looks SO GOOD. Orange Julius was one of my favorite treats growing up.
Erin @ Brownie Bites Blog says
This sounds fantastic – I like the idea of freezing orange juice in ice cube trays!
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says
Aww what a cool opportunity! They definitely voted on a winner here 🙂
Emily says
That sounds like an amazing day Allie; I’m so thankful you had such a wonderful time with them putting your heads together and thinking up things together. This milkshake looks like a totally delicious result of that day together. 🙂
Vanessa @ Honey & Allspice says
Ahhh!! I am so ready to relive my childhood with this recipe.
Mohsin says
hi miss allie
Wow,I love it orange juice,Thanks For The credit.
Miss AK says
Glad you like it!