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Beat the heat with a cool Creamsicle Drink. Tang and I wondered if I could recreate the creamsicle flavor in a drink. Yes! Kid approved!

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Creamsicle Drink

Last week when our temperatures were near and over 100 for nine or ten days straight, we needed something to beat the heat. I remembered that we had some Tang and I wondered if I could recreate the drink, and this beverage was born! My kiddos loved it!

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Servings: 3 servings

Creamsicle Drink

By Jamie Sherman
Beat the heat with a cool drink. Tang and I wondered if I could recreate the creamsicle flavor in a drink, Here it is. My kiddos loved it!
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes

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Ingredients 

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup Tang
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 12 ice cubes

Instructions 

  • Add all ingredients to a blender. Process until smooth and frothy.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • It would be fun to try other flavors of powdered drink mix in place of Tang!

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 39mg, Potassium: 180mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 353IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 117mg, Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on July 14, 2012. Updated on April 21, 2021.

Jamie

Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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48 Comments

  1. From Calculus to Cupcakes says:

    Sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!

    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      Thank you for stopping by!

  2. Angie says:

    One of my favorite childhood flavors….What a refreshing drink.

    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      Thank you for stopping by 🙂

  3. Marlys Folly says:

    Love creamsicles..so this would be wonderful… Now to remember to buy some tang. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday
    marlys-thisandthat.blogspot.com

    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      Thank you for stopping by!

  4. Brandi says:

    Oh wow, I haven't had Tang in such a long time. Thanks for the recipe. Your drink looks so refreshing.

    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      Thank you for stopping by, Brandi 🙂

  5. Jen says:

    Anything made with tang is a big hit with the kids, right?! (It is at my house!)

    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      Definitely 🙂

  6. Alyssa Rivers says:

    Oh my gosh! Yummy! You make the best stuff!

    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      Ha 🙂 Thank you, Alyssa! you have some pretty awesome stuff, too!

  7. Sarah Carletti says:

    I could drink that right now. Thanks for linking! Sarah

    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      Thanks for coming by, Sarah!

  8. Robin says:

    Oh that sounds yummy! Stopping by from Hating Martha. Have a great night!

    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      Thank you for stopping by!

  9. MM says:

    What a flashback to childhood! Thank you for linking with See Ya In the Gumbo this week!

    1. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says:

      Thank you for stopping by 🙂