Orange Creamsicle Smoothie – Lentils.org

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

  By lentilsorg  

April 28, 2017

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For a bright and refreshing breakfast add-on or simply a treat to beat the heat, this smoothie, filled with split red lentils, is your ticket to summer! This smoothie mixture can enjoyed as a smoothie, as a smoothie bowl, or frozen into popsicles.

  • Prep: 5 Minutes
  • Cook: 5 Minutes
  • 5 Minutes

    5 Minutes

    10 Minutes

  • Yields: 4
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Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
  2. Pour into a glass to serve as a smoothie. To make a smoothie bowl, pour into a bowl and garnish with an orange wedge, and other preferred toppings.

Turn this smoothie mixture into homemade popsicles by pouring the prepared smoothie into popsicle molds or ice cube trays. Insert
popsicle sticks mid-freeze and continue to freeze until solid.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) orange juice

1 cup (250 mL) grated carrot

1 medium banana, peeled

3/4 cup (175 mL) cooked split red lentils

3/4 cup (175 mL) frozen peaches or mango

1/2 cup (125 mL) vanilla Greek yogurt

1/2 cup (125 mL) ice

1 Tbsp (15 mL) honey

Optional Garnishes:

orange slices,

sliced strawberries,

coconut flakes,

pumpkin seeds

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 cup (250 mL)
Calories170
Sodium30 mg
Potassium540 mg
Protein6 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sugar22 g
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Total Carbohydrates36 g
Dietary Fiber5 g