Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie

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Looking for a smoothie recipe that feels like a mini tropical getaway and fuels your body with heart-healthy nutrition?

This Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie is a refreshing, nourishing blend that checks all the boxes.

The best part? It’s made with everyday ingredients you can easily find at your local grocery store. It’s family-friendly too—your kids, grandkids, and even your partner will happily sip on this one.

What’s inside this smoothie recipe:

• Banana
• Fresh orange
• Plain Greek yogurt
• Canned white beans (yes, really!)
• Vanilla
• Honey
• Ice

These everyday foods are also part of the Mediterranean Diet, a dietary pattern known for its benefits for midlife health and mental health.

Why this smoothie recipe supports midlife health

This smoothie recipe isn’t just about good taste—it’s about smart nutrition for  midlife, including your heart health, energy, and hormones:

✔️ Fiber boost – Packed with soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugars—both important in midlife.
✔️ Protein-rich – Naturally sourced from Greek yogurt and beans to help you stay satisfied and support muscle health.
✔️ Low in saturated fat and cholesterol – A creamy, sweet treat without relying on heavy cream or ice cream.

Surprised by the beans?

I get it—you might not expect to see white kidney beans in a smoothie. But hear me out. Most people think of protein powders or dairy as the go-to protein sources for smoothies. While those work fine, beans are a budget-friendly, versatile, and nutrient-packed option that disappear right into the creamy texture.

Here’s why I love adding beans to this smoothie recipe:

• Protein power – Just ½ cup of white kidney beans gives you 7 grams of plant-based protein.

• Fiber support – Another 6 grams of fiber in that same small portion!

• Nutrient-rich – They provide folate for heart health, potassium for blood pressure, magnesium and B-vitamins for energy and metabolism.

Adding beans to smoothies is one of my favourite midlife nutrition hacks—simple, discreet, and surprisingly delicious.

Any guesses on how much protein is in this smoothie? Keep scrolling below to see the surprising nutrition facts in this recipe.

Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie Recipe

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Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

2 mins

Total time

7 mins

 

Author: Energize Nutrition, adapted from Alberta Pulse Growers

Recipe type: breakfast or snack

Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1 banana, peeled
• 1 orange, peeled
• ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain)
• ½ cup canned white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp honey
• ½ cup ice

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add in more ice for a thicker consistency. For a creamier consistency, add in more yogurt.
2. Prep ahead Pro Tip: Prep the ingredients ahead of time by freezing banana chunks and peeled orange segments. That way, you’ll have a frosty, ready-to-blend base anytime you need a quick breakfast or snack.

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Nutrition Facts (per 1 serving)

• Calories: 359
• Protein: 19.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 70.9 g
• Fiber: 12.5 g
• Fat: 1.2 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
• Potassium: 1,438 mg
• Magnesium: 91 mg
• Folate: 161 mcg

This really highlights how nutrient-rich the smoothie is: high in protein and fiber, excellent potassium for blood pressure, and a good boost of folate and magnesium for energy and heart health.