I tend to be a bit lazy on Sunday afternoons, so rather than cook a big supper, my husband and I usually opt for popcorn and smoothies. (Hey, it’s ok for real foodies to take a break once and a while too!) 
I especially love it when we have an abundance of raw goat milk, since it gives me lots of chances to experiment! I love a good milkshake, but rarely have ice cream just hanging around.
So, I’ve learned to be creative and have come up with a method of making thick, creamy shakes that are ice-cream-free.
I feel pretty good about serving these to my family- it’s a great way to drink your raw milk and they only have a minimal amount of sweetener.
This is my newest concoction- refreshing, smooth, and creamy, I can’t wait to enjoy these out on our deck this summer!
Orange Creamsicle Milkshakes
- 1 large, ripe orange, well peeled.
- 1 1/2 cups of ice cubes
- 1/2 cup raw milk (or whole, store bought milk, if that is all you have)
- 2 t. real vanilla extract
- 3 T. real maple syrup
- 4-5 drops of stevia (optional)
Place your well peeled orange in your blender and blend very thoroughly.
Add the remaining ingredients and blend again.
Serve imediately.
(Wanna know the secret to super thick, creamy shakes at home? Blend, blend, and then blend some more. Keep blending, even if you are sure that all the ice bits are gone. Trust me, it makes a big difference!)
You may have to adjust the amount of sweetener to your family’s tastes. As written, it is not overwhelmingly sweet, but pleasantly refreshing.
The stevia could be omitted altogether, or more/less syrup could be added. This can also be made with raw honey, although it changes the taste of the final result just a bit.
What a perfect summer treat! If oranges aren’t available or in season, try substituting orange juice concentrate instead.
This recipe makes 2 servings. It can easily be doubled, if your blender is big enough!
Thirsty for more real food shakes? Check out Pumpkin Pie in a Glass and our favorite Peppermint Milkshake. Both are minus the ice cream!
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mmmm, this sounds so yummy and refreshing.
thanks for the idea!
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Great tip for frothy milkshakes! I have a VitaMix so blending is the easy part
Wish I had a VitaMix! It’s definitely on my wish list.
Mmmm… That really sounds good! I’ve always loved creamsicles! I will definitely have to try this!
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Thanks so much for the recipe…its now a favorite at our house (next time we have pancakes we might be disappointed in the little maple syrup that remains after making so many of these, lol)! The taste reminds me of my childhood when my mom & I would get to indulge in the rare treat of an Orange Julius.
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So glad that your family is enjoying the recipe Ginger!
I just made this… and it tasted sweet but was severely lacking in orange flavor. (And the oranges that I bought were really, really yummy!) So… I recommend adding a bit of orange concentrate. I didn’t have any this time, but next time I will try it.
Yes, it isn’t quite as orange-y as the orange julius recipe I used to make with concentrate. But, I was trying to keep the ingredients raw and fresh, which is why I didn’t add any to this recipe.
But of course, you definitely could add some concentrate in there if you are looking for more orange flavor. Or, even try some orange extract!
I made this tonight for my kids and they loved it! (So did I) They asked me if we could have it for a snack everyday! Thanks for the great recipe.
Yay! You know when the kids approve it, it’s got to be good. ha!