Refreshing Orange Smoothie (Orange Julius)

Start your morning with a creamy and refreshing Orange creamsicle smoothie! Learn learn how to make this healthy copycat Orange Julius recipe at home with just a number of easy ingredients.  

There may be nothing higher than starting your day with a fresh orange smoothie.

This delicious recipe is a healthy tackle Orange Julius since it uses fresh fruits as a substitute of orange juice concentrate, which suggests it just isn’t loaded with sugar. This orange banana smoothie is ideal for warm summer days or on the onset of flu season since it is source of vitamin C.

What’s an Orange Julius?

Within the Twenties, a creamy drink called the Orange Julius was created at an orange juice stand in Los Angeles, CA. This lush beverage made with ice, orange juice, milk, egg white powder, sweeteners, and vanilla later became the official drink of the 1964 Recent York World’s Fair.

The Orange Julius company eventually merged with Dairy Queen, where you may still find the creamy dessert drink at some select locations. 

What we love about this recipe

1. It tastes like orange creamsicles – enjoy your favorite dessert flavor in a smoothie! 
2. It takes lower than 10 minutes to make.
3. This healthy version of an Orange Julius gives you all of the delicious flavor without any added sugar.
4. Boost your vitamin C intake during cold and flu season.
5. Perfect for an energizing breakfast or after-school snack.

Why is that this smoothie good for you?

While you may think snacking on this dreamy orange smoothie appears like an indulgence, there are various the explanation why this healthy Orange Julius recipe is definitely good for you. 

• No added sugar
• High in immunity-boosting vitamin C and fiber due to the oranges
• Great source of potassium with the bananas
• Yogurt provides protein to maintain you full

Directions

1. Add all of the ingredients to the blender, ensuring so as to add liquids similar to milk and yogurt first.
2. Mix the mixture until smooth.

Recipe Notes

1. While adding vanilla essence is optional for this orange smoothie, it is important for those who want that creamsicle flavor. 
2. Adding zest to this smoothie intensifies the citrus flavor on this recipe.
3. If using frozen bananas, be at liberty to skip the ice. 

How you can prep ahead

This delicious orange smoothie recipe may be prepped ahead by making freezer smoothie packs – add all of the fruits in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag and freeze it. Remove the smoothie packs from the freezer just before making the smoothie, add the remaining of the ingredients, and mix.

Suggestions and Tricks

• For the best-tasting smoothie, use fresh oranges that taste sweet.
• Remove the white pith (stringy white stuff on the orange) – it’s bitter and can impact the flavour of your smoothie.
• Adding ice cubes will give this smoothie a watery texture, so use frozen bananas as a substitute.
• Use a high-powered blender like Blendtec or Vitamix to make sure the frozen bananas are pureed properly without leaving any unsightly bits behind.

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Orange Smoothie Recipe (Orange Julius)

Bask in a creamy and refreshing Orange Julius Smoothie that tastes like a creamsicle in a glass. Filled with the goodness of fresh oranges, this healthy treat is a pleasant alternative to sugary mall drinks.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

• 4 medium-sized navel oranges peeled and sliced
• 1 banana chopped and frozen
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cup whole milk or plant-based milk of your alternative
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ¼ teaspoon orange zest optional

Prevent your screen from going dark

 

1. While adding vanilla essence is optional while making an orange smoothie, it is important for those who want that creamsicle flavor. 
2. Adding zest to this smoothie intensifies the citrus flavor on this recipe.
3. If using frozen bananas, be at liberty to skip the ice. 

Disclaimer: Approximate dietary information is provided as a courtesy and may vary depending on the precise ingredients/brands used. If you’ve gotten health issues, please work with a registered dietician or nutritionist.

Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 866mgFiber: 8gSugar: 54gVitamin A: 851IUVitamin C: 171mgCalcium: 269mgIron: 1mg

Food plan: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Course: Beverages

Method: Blender

Cuisine: American

Variations 

• Leafy greens – You may add a cup of baby spinach to this smoothie. It won’t impact the taste, but the colour will change.
• Fresh or frozen fruits – Fresh or frozen strawberries make an amazing addition to this smoothie. For a tropical twist, you too can use chopped mangoes and pineapples.
• Need to skip bananas? Use 1/2 an avocado as a substitute for creaminess.
• For a vegan option – skip the Greek Yogurt and substitute it with 1/2 a banana. Replace regular milk with plant-based milk similar to almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk.
• Make it an indulgent treat and serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
• Other add-ins –
  • Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder or
  • Sprinkle chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp seeds.
  • To make it more filling, you too can add 1/4 cup of rolled oats and mix it with the remaining of the ingredients.

Serving suggestions

Serve this orange creamsicle smoothie in mason jars or a tall glass topped with whipped cream or ice cream (for if you want an indulgent treat).

Leftover ideas

Pour the leftover smoothie into popsicle molds and freeze. Makes for a delicious frozen treat during summer.

How you can store

Refrigerator: Smoothies taste best when freshly made. Store any leftovers within the refrigerator for as much as two days. Stir well before serving.

Freezer: You may freeze this creamy orange smoothie in freezer-safe containers for as much as 3 months. Thaw overnight within the refrigerator before serving.

Need more smoothie recipes? Take a look at this list of 10+ fruit smoothie recipes for if you need fresh ideas to maintain your smoothie-drinking routine interesting.

This post was originally published on 01/24/2020 and was completely updated with pictures and latest text on 9/13/2023.