Clementine Smoothie
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Published Dec 09, 2022, Updated May 24, 2024
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This creamy clementine smoothie combines clementines with a frozen banana and almond milk for a delicious smoothie that tastes like a creamsicle. Vegan and gluten-free.
Citrus season is here and I’m so excited! I love all types of oranges, but clementines might just be my favorite citrus, which is what inspired this clementine smoothie! It’s a little untraditional as clementines aren’t a fruit I add to smoothies very often, however if you give this smoothie a whirl, I think you’ll be delighted at how delicious it is.
This smoothie is not only tasty (it tastes like a healthier creamsicle!), but it’s super easy to whip up (you only need 4 main ingredients). In addition, it has a good mix of healthy sugar, protein (over 20 grams!) and fat. I love having this smoothie for breakfast or as a post-workout recovery drink.
Why You’ll Love This Smoothie
- It’s creamy, refreshing and tastes like a creamsicle, but is healthier and has way less sugar!
- It’s made with just four simple ingredients.
- Packed with over 20 grams of protein.
Clementine 101
Clementines are a great source of vitamin C and fiber, which makes them perfect for adding to a smoothie. Vitamin C will help boost your immune system and the fiber will help keep you feeling full. Adding clementines to your smoothie is a great way to get a nutritious boost!
Ingredients Needed
- almond milk – the liquid for this smoothie. I prefer unsweetened vanilla almond milk for this recipe, but any dairy-free or regular dairy milk will work! Coconut milk or oat milk would be my second choice for a nice creamy consistency.
- frozen banana – helps to thicken this smoothie and adds some natural sweetness.
- clementines – adds a nice citrus flavor and they’re packed with vitamin C and antioxidants.
- vanilla protein powder – a great way to add flavor and protein to a smoothie. It makes this smoothie taste more like a creamsicle and adds over 20 grams of protein! I personally love Nuzest protein powder. It’s plant-based and delicious. (Use code eatingbirdfood for 15% off your order.)
- ice – helps make this smoothie thicker… and colder!
Customize Your Smoothie
- Add more sweetness – I think this smoothie is plenty sweet as is, but you can always add a touch of honey, maple syrup or a medjool date if you want a sweeter smoothie.
- Swap the protein powder – if you don’t have protein powder on hand, you could swap it out for something like Greek yogurt, which will add plenty of protein while also helping create a creamy smoothie. The greek yogurt is also more of a kid-friendly protein option! Nut butter or a handful of nuts or seeds (like hemp seeds or chia seeds) is also a great option for some added protein.
- Add more veggies – blend in a handful of spinach or frozen cauliflower for an added nutritious kick with plenty of health benefits.
- Add ice cream – if you really want to create an authentic creamsicle smoothie, go ahead and add a scoop of regular or dairy-free vanilla ice cream!
- Swap the fruit – if you don’t have a banana on hand, frozen mango, peach or pineapple chunks would be a good substitute.
- Add more citrus flavor – if you want more citrus flavor you could swap some or all of the almond milk with orange juice.
How to Make
If you haven’t already, peel your clementines then add all your ingredients to your blender, blend until smooth and creamy and enjoy!
How to Store Smoothie For Later
- Store the smoothie in a glass container with an airtight lid (I like to use 16-ounce wide-mouth mason jars, but a thermos would probably work really well too). Seal the container and place in the fridge as soon as possible.
- Try to fill the container to the top to avoid extra air which will cause the smoothie to oxidize.
- Add a little lime or lemon juice to prevent oxidation.
- Take the smoothie out of the fridge when you’re ready to drink it. Give it a good shake and enjoy.
- Plan to drink the smoothie within 24 hours — it probably won’t keep much longer than that.
More Smoothies to Try
- Kefir Smoothie
- Pineapple Smoothie
- 3-Ingredient Mango Smoothie
- Raspberry Smoothie
- Vitamin C Smoothie
- Green Smoothie
Be sure to check out my guide for how to make a smoothie as well as all of the smoothie recipes on EBF!
If you enjoyed this recipe, please consider leaving a ⭐ star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below.
Clementine Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ frozen banana, peeled and sliced before freezing
- 3 clementines, peeled
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (25 grams)
- Handful of ice (4-5 cubes), optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high powered blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and add any additional milk or ice, as desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
just made this for breakfast. I made a double batch, I will add an extra clementine or two next time. but I will for sure be makin it again!! nice change from berries
YUM! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this smoothie, Lisa! Thanks so much for your feedback and sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
This was amazing! I glutened myself after a gathering and needed something and this was perfect. I did have frozen bananas but they weren’t peeled so they weren’t ready to use. I used frozen pineapple as you recommended, unflavored pea protein and almond milk with some chia seeds. It needed some sweetener (my protein is really unflavored) so I added some date sugar (Its the mildest of the sugars imo) and it was amazing. I will def keep this for when I need a vitamin C boost
Ah this sounds incredible! I am so glad you gave this recipe a try and it turned out great for you, Aricka. Thank you for sharing your review + star rating, it means so much to me!
I made this last night and it was delicious! I am not sure why I had never considered making a smoothie with clementines, I usually do berries, but this was a nice change. The hot weather is here for awhile so I will be enjoying this frequently.
Thanks for posting this!
Absolutely! I am SO glad you are loving this recipe. Such a fun way to switch up smoothies. Thank you so much for sharing your review & star rating, I truly appreciate it!
Just tried this smoothie. It was so good! I modified the recipe based on the ingredients I had. No protein powder and I added some kefir – it was still delicious. I will be making this as posted after my next trip to the grocery store. Either way it’s a keeper.
WOO! I am excited to hear that you are loving this smoothie, AJ. I am glad to know that the kefir worked as well. Thank you for coming back and sharing your review + star rating, I so appreciate it!
Would using a frozen banana eliminate the need for ice? I never seem to have success with ice added to smoothies.
Hi Maggie – this recipe already calls for frozen banana. Are you using a high powered blender? You could try omitting the ice, but it might not be as thick.
The one unique thing I LOVE about this smoothie is that it’s so naturally sweet that you don’t even need natural sweetener as an addition! The combination of sweet clementines and the sweetness of a banana does this smoothie wonders. This smoothie brings out the summer vibes! I used the optional protein powder and I feel it helped add to the creaminess! (Let alone adding some extra protein in!)
I’m so glad you’re loving this smoothie, Taylor! Thanks for trying it and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
I think I may have done something wrong. I just made this, and mine looks nothing like the photo 😆 It did taste like a creamscicle, but it was really runny, so I added more bananas which tweaked the flavor and didn’t help much with the consistency. Definitely worth trying again though!
Did you change anything about the recipe?! Maybe added a bit more liquid? Either way, I’m glad it still tasted good!
I have so many clementines to use up. I’m thinking this may be breakfast tomorrow!
Woo-hoo! Let me know how it turns out.