Orange Creamsicle Bath Truffles Recipe You’ll Want to Eat (But Don’t!)
Here’s an orange creamsicle bath truffles recipe you’ll want to eat – but don’t! Learn how to make these ice cream bubble scoops for a sweet, fruity bubble bath.
Every Sunday afternoon in the summer, we can count on hearing the chime of an ice cream truck. Yes, we live in a neighborhood straight out of a family movie. Picnics in the park, outdoor movies on the lawn, festivals, and cookouts are common here.
When the Texas heat is flaring, you bet I’m glad to hear that chime. If melty, soft creamsicles are the only reason you need to sprint down the block to the ice cream truck, then this creamsicle recipe is for you!
Each bath truffle, A.K.A. bubble bar, is everything we want in a summertime bubble bath – fresh, sweet, and fruity!! (They might just be my new favorite beauty DIY!)
They smell absolutely delicious and give all the ice cream truck vibes, resembling perfect little scoops of orange creamsicle ice cream.
Vanilla and orange essential oils swirl together into an irresistible combination of skin-loving ingredients to soothe sun-kissed skin.
I’ll share all the tricks to making bath truffles with my no-bake (Ha Ha) orange creamsicle recipe!
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What Is A Bath Truffle?
Bath truffles, also known as solid bubble bath or bubble bars, are soft to the touch and resemble scoops of ice cream.
What is the difference between a bath bomb and a bath truffle?
The first thing you’ll notice is that bath truffles foam versus fizz like bath bombs. What many don’t know is that they are an easy way to soothe dry skin, containing ingredients rarely found in a bath bomb.
What makes them foam instead of fizz? It’s the addition of natural butters and oils combined with baking soda and citric acid that creates a foaming bubble effect when it comes in contact with water.
The butter not only gives bath truffles the added benefit of rich hydration, softening the skin in the bath, they also give them they’re shape. It’s shea butter and coconut oil in this bath truffle recipe that makes these adorable bubble scoops!
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Sweet, Fruity, Colorful, & Fizzy: Other Ingredients To Highlight
These orange creamsicle truffles get their color from sustainably sourced Amazonian red clay! It also helps to thicken the recipe, forming more solid scoops.
I sifted a little shimmering gold mica powder onto each scoop for a fun summer flair. Did you know mica is a natural mineral with shiny flakes? The powder I used is free of parabens and gluten!
Although you won’t need more than half a tablespoon, I recommend adding polysorbate 80 or a 100% natural alternative to disperse and emulsify the ingredients into the bathwater. Otherwise, you’ll have a very slippery bathtub.
And, of course, these wouldn’t be a creamsicle without the scent. All you need is
10-15 drops of orange essential oil and 10 drops of vanilla essential oil to recreate that iconic aroma.
Altogether, each ingredient layers into a dreamy orange creamsicle for a fruity bubble bath! I know you’ll agree, they’re just as fun as classic orange creamsicle ice cream!
How Do You Use Bubble Scoops? Here’s The Sweetest Way To Soak
They’ve earned their namesake with a plentiful amount of bubbles and foam! Use them in the bath or as a foot soak or hand soak to moisturize dry skin.
How To Use A Bath Truffle:
- The best way to use a bath truffle is to gently crumble the layers under running water. Immediately foam will form and soft bubbles will begin to release with the nourishing butters and oils.
- Then use your hand to agitate the water to create more beautiful bubbles and release the fun scent of bright, fruity orange and sweet vanilla.
Are you ready now to treat yourself to the sweetest, fruitiest bubble bath ever?
Orange Creamsicle Bath Truffles Recipe for the Ultimate Bubble Bath
Your tub deserves these orange creamsicle bath truffles, inspired by the ice cream truck treat! Made with rich, creamy shea butter and coconut, swirled into red clay, and dusted with gold. Each truffle explodes with scent and bubbles in the bath!
Bath Truffles Recipe Ingredients & tools you’ll need
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups baking soda
- 4 tablespoons citric acid
- 2 ounces shea butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ½ tablespoon polysorbate 80 (optional)
- 1 teaspoon amazonian red clay
- 10-15 drops orange essential oil
- 10 drops vanilla essential oil
- ⅛ teaspoon shimmer mica powder
Tools
- measuring spoons
- large mixing bowl
- glass liquid measuring cup
- whisk
- spatula
- measuring cups
- ice cream scoop
- fine mesh sifters
How To Make Bath Truffles
Step 1: Sift
With a large fine mesh sifter, sift 1 ½ cups of baking soda and 4 tablespoons of citric acid into a large mixing bowl. Then whisk together, removing any small clumps.
Step 2: Melt
In a liquid measuring cup, melt 2 ounces of shea butter in the microwave for 2 intervals of 30 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons of fractionated coconut oil to the shea butter, then whisk to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes, allowing the shea butter to begin to cool down.
Step 3: Scent
Next, add 10-15 drops of orange essential oil and 10 drops of vanilla essential oil to the liquid mixture. Stir well with a spatula, then add ½ tablespoon of polysorbate 80 or a 100% natural alternative to emulsify the ingredients.
Step 4: Knead
Now, drizzle half of the wet mixture over the dry mixture. Slip on a pair of food prep gloves and knead the mixtures together with your hands.
Add 1 teaspoon of Amazonian red clay and the other half of the wet mixture to the truffles. Knead with your hands into a cookie dough texture.
Do Note: UNLIKE bath bombs that have a wet sand texture, truffles will feel wetter at this point and moldable like playdough. (If your truffle dough feels too dry, add more coconut oil.)
Step 5: Scoop & Shimmer
Now, for the really fun part! Pack and firmly press a small amount of truffle dough into a spring-loaded ice cream or cookie scoop against the side of the mixing bowl. (A regular ice cream scoop will not work. You need the trigger release!)
Then, squeeze the sides of the ice cream scoop handle together to release the bath truffle onto a tray. You may want to line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to make a dozen or more.
Add ⅛ teaspoon of gold shimmer mica powder to a small sifter. Give it a gentle tap or shake it over the bath truffle scoops to add a shimmering effect.
Step 6: Store
Dry bath truffles for 24 to 48 hours at room temperature. If you live in a hot climate and don’t have AC, you may need to put them in the fridge first for 2 hours to solidify before drying at room temperature.
These bubble scoops will be slightly soft to the touch after drying and can dissolve if exposed to moisture. So, carefully store each scoop in an airtight jar or container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat.
This orange creamsicle bath truffles recipe makes every soak feel like a sunny day with a splash of nostalgia! Plus, they’re easy to make, smell incredible, and bring that citrusy glow right to your tub.
Orange Creamsicle Bath Truffle Bubble Scoops
Orange Creamsicle Bath Truffles Recipe -DIY bubble bars that smell just like summer!
Materials
- 1 ½ cups baking soda
- 4 tablespoons citric acid
- 2 ounces shea butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ½ tablespoon polysorbate 80 (optional)
- 1 teaspoon amazonian red clay
- 10-15 drops orange essential oil
- 10 drops vanilla essential oil
- ⅛ teaspoon gold shimmer mica powder
Tools
- Measuring spoons
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Whisk
- Liquid measuring cup
- Cookie scoop
- Large and small fine mesh sifters
Instructions
- With a large fine mesh sifter, sift 1 ½ cups of baking soda and 4 tablespoons of citric acid into a large mixing bowl. Then whisk together, removing any small clumps.
- In a liquid measuring cup, melt 2 ounces of shea butter in the microwave for 2 intervals of 30 seconds. Add 2 tablespoons of fractionated coconut oil to the shea butter, then whisk to combine. Set aside for 5 minutes, allowing the shea butter to begin to cool down.
- Next, add 10-15 drops of orange essential oil and 10 drops of vanilla essential oil to the liquid mixture. Stir well with a spatula, then add ½ tablespoon of polysorbate 80 or a 100% natural alternative to emulsify the ingredients.
- Now, drizzle half of the wet mixture over the dry mixture. Slip on a pair of food prep gloves and knead the mixtures together with your hands. Add 1 teaspoon of Amazonian red clay and the other half of the wet mixture to the truffles. Knead with your hands into a cookie dough texture. Do Note: Unlike bath bombs that have a wet sand texture, truffles will feel wetter at this point and moldable like playdough. (If your truffle dough feels too dry, add more coconut oil.)
- Now, for the really fun part! Pack and firmly press a small amount of truffle dough into a spring-loaded ice cream or cookie scoop against the side of the mixing bowl. (A regular ice cream scoop will not work. You need the trigger release!)
Then, squeeze the sides of the ice cream scoop handle together to release the bath truffle onto a tray. You may want to line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to make a dozen or more. - Add ⅛ teaspoon of gold shimmer mica powder to a small sifter. Give it a gentle tap or shake it over the bath truffle scoops to add a shimmering effect.
Notes
Dry bath truffles for 24 to 48 hours at room temperature. If you live in a hot climate and don’t have AC, you may need to put them in the fridge first for 2 hours to solidify before drying at room temperature.
These bubble scoops will be slightly soft to the touch after drying and can dissolve if exposed to moisture. So, carefully store each scoop in an airtight jar or container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat.
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If you try these, don’t forget to share your bubbly creations over at Oily Chic on Instagram — use tag #oilychic because I love seeing how you customize your bath time bliss! And hey, if you’re craving more fresh and fun essential oil recipes, you know where to find me.
Here’s to happy, fragrant summertime vibes all year round!
