Delightfully creamy with a pop of tangy citrus, this sugar free orange creamsicle popsicle recipe is made with natural ingredients and will satisfy your sweet tooth without giving you a sugar overload.
I believe many people are becoming more aware of the food they consume. No longer do they want processed foods containing unpronounceable additives and preservatives. Rather they want real food full of nutrition the way God created it. God designed us to like sweet things but somewhere along the way, our sweet tooth got sidetracked and sweet veggies, fruits and homemade desserts were just not enough. Thus began the epidemic of many health issues like gut problems, allergies and mood swings.
The homestead movement in America is returning to serving families whole nutritious foods, including many naturally sweetened desserts ranging from pies and muffins to ice cream and summer drinks.
These homemade sugar free orange creamsicle popsicles are delightfully creamy with a pop of tangy citrus. And because they are sweetened with fruit juice concentrate only, there are no ugly after effects or a sugar overload.
I enjoy creating these homemade popsicles for my husband and father. My mother despises all these orange cream apparently due to a scaring incident of taking St. Josephs orange flavored chewable aspirin as a child. Maybe some of you can relate? Thankfully this recipe is very easy to tweak. We all have different tastes, so if you’re one that doesn’t enjoy anything orange flavored, don’t be afraid to experiment and turn these popsicles into raspberry creamsicles or berries and cream.
More flavor suggestions can be found under the “tips” section.
What is a Creamsicle Made of?
A creamsicle is a frozen treat, usually in the form of a popsicle or sometimes ice cream. The most popular type of creamsicle is generally an orange popsicle made with vanilla ice cream and orange sherbet. In this no sugar added creamsicle recipe, you will find the familiar vanilla flavor, orange juice and plenty of rich cream to create the delicious popsicle flavor without all the extra sugar and added ingredients.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to Make – A quick popsicle recipe that you simply blend together and freeze in 5 minutes.
No Sugar Added Creamsicle – No sugar crash here. These pops are sweetened with only juice.
Delicious Summer Treat – On those hot summer days, there is nothing better than a refreshing popsicle to help cool you down.
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Tips
- If you prefer a creamier orange creamsicle, simply reduce the orange juice concentrate and replace it with more cream.
- I love using raw milk and cream for this sugar free popsicle recipe but if you don’t have a good source for raw dairy, store-bought whole milk and heavy cream will work just fine.
- You can use regular orange juice in this recipe, however the orange creamsicle popsicle will be less sweet tasting and have less of a powerful orange flavor.
- Try using fresh squeezed orange juice!
- Don’t like orange flavored popsicles? This creamsicle recipe can easily be altered using other 100% juice concentrates such as raspberry (raspberry creamsicles – yum!), grape and berry.
- My favorite popsicle mold to use are from Tovolo. They stay upright, create a large pop and have a handle that prevents dripping – great for kids! Grab the link below in the tools section.
- If you don’t have any popsicle molds, you can use a Dixie cup, paper coffee cup or I’ve even use a small Solo cup with a wooden popsicle stick. To keep the sticks upright while freezing, I like to cover the tops of the pops with aluminum foil with the stick poking out of the top of the foil.
Orange Creamsicle Popsicle Ingredients
What are the ingredients in a creamsicle? While a store-bought popsicle may have loads of ingredients, including artificial coloring and flavorings, chemicals and preservatives, this orange creamsicle popsicle recipe only contains 5 ingredients that you can easily find at a grocery store.
Milk – I recommend using whole milk in this easy orange creamsicle popsicle recipe.
Heavy Whipping Cream – Raw cream is amazing for these pops but if you don’t have a great source for raw milk, store bought will work just as well.
Orange Juice Concentrate – Rather than using regular orange juice, concentrate is used for it’s stronger, sweeter flavor. See my tips section for substitutes.
Vanilla Extract – What is a creamsicle without the familiar sweet flavor of vanilla extract? The vanilla also helps to balance the sour taste of the orange juice.
Orange Zest – An optional ingredient, but adds a nice aromatic tang to the creamsicles.
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Healthy Orange Creamsicle Popsicle Recipe
Sugar free popsicles with natural ingredients and a beautiful orange color are the perfect summer treat!
Makes: 10-12 popsicles depending on the size of your mold
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 1/3 cups orange juice concentrate
2 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of one orange, optional
Directions
In a blender, combine milk, cream, juice concentrate, vanilla and orange zest. Mix until smooth and frothy.
Place the creamsicle mixture in the freezer and freeze for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until slushy and almost frozen. I often place the entire blender in the freezer to prevent me from having to use another dish.
Remove from freezer and blend again for a few seconds. Pour into popsicle molds or paper cups with a popsicle stick inserted.
Freeze until completely solid. Enjoy!
FAQ
How to Make Popsicles Creamy and Not Icy?
To prevent a popsicle from being icy, use high fat ingredients such as whole milk, cream or yogurt. This will help to create the best orange creamsicle popsicle recipe.
How Long Will it Take to Freeze Popsicles?
When using a refrigerator freezer, it can take a minimum of 3 hours, up to 6 hours to completely freeze popsicles.
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Sugar Free Orange Creamsicles
Delightfully creamy with a pop of tangy citrus, this sugar free orange creamsicle popsicle recipe is made with natural ingredients and will satisfy your sweet tooth without giving you a sugar overload.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 1/3 cups orange juice concentrate
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of one orange, optional
Instructions
In a blender, combine milk, cream, juice concentrate, vanilla and orange zest. Mix until smooth and frothy.
Place the creamsicle mixture in the freezer and freeze for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until slushy and almost frozen. I often place the entire blender in the freezer to prevent me from having to use another dish.
Remove from freezer and blend again for a few seconds. Pour into popsicle molds or paper cups with a popsicle stick inserted.
Freeze until completely solid. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a creamier orange creamsicle, simply reduce the orange juice concentrate and replace it with more cream.
- I love using raw milk and cream for this sugar free popsicle recipe but if you don’t have a good source for raw dairy, store-bought whole milk and heavy cream will work just fine.
- You can use regular orange juice in this recipe, however the orange creamsicle popsicle will be less sweet tasting and have less of a powerful orange flavor.
- Try using fresh squeezed orange juice!
- Don’t like orange flavored popsicles? This creamsicle recipe can easily be altered using other 100% juice concentrates such as raspberry (raspberry creamsicles - yum!), grape and berry.
- My favorite popsicle mold to use are from Tovolo. They stay upright, create a large pop and have a handle that prevents dripping - great for kids! Grab the link below in the tools section.
- If you don’t have any popsicle molds, you can use a Dixie cup, paper coffee cup or I’ve even use a small Solo cup with a wooden popsicle stick. To keep the sticks upright while freezing, I like to cover the tops of the pops with aluminum foil with the stick poking out of the top of the foil.
Have you ever turned this into a sherbert?
No, I haven’t. But that sounds delicious! If you try it, you’ll have to let me know how it turns out.
How many carbs per serving?
According to the nutritional information calculator on my site, it estimates the carbohydrates are 13 grams per serving. But I would take that as an approximation since the calculator data isn’t always the most accurate.