One of my favorite childhood treats were Push-Ups which I would get from the ice cream truck. So, when I saw this recipe for Orange PushUp Smoothies from Love Veggies and Yoga, I just knew I had to try it!
Ingredients:
- 1 can orange juice concentrate, slightly thawed (If you can find Hawaii’s Own Mango-Orange concentrate)
- 1 cup milk (half and half, cream, nut milk, soy milk)
- 1/2 cup sugar, or to taste (Many people use much more than 1/2 cup, myself included. I used about 1 cup in my version)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups ice, or to taste
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients, except ice, in a large blender and blend until smooth and creamy, taking care the sugar has dissolved and is well incorporated. If desired, add a splash more water or more milk. Add the ice and blend until smooth.
- Makes approximately three eight-ounce portions.
Tips: Pour excess portions into glasses and thaw later and drink as smoothies; pour excess into bowls and freeze for orange sherbet; or pour into Popsicle molds, paper cups, or ice cube trays and freeze for homemade Push-Ups. Or halve the recipe by cutting the can of orange juice concentrate in half and halving all other ratios.
Recipe and Picture Courtesy of Love Veggies and Yoga!
Glad you like the recipe!