I add all of the ingredients into my blender, gradually increase the speed until the frozen fruit and puree gets broken down, then turn up the speed until it’s thick and creamy. Ice cubes add just the right amount of texture and volume to the smoothie, keeping it cool and adding some iciness in between the fruit, juice, and yogurt, without it tasting like a slushy. When frozen first and then blended, the texture creates a cold and creamy banana puree that provides a pleasing mouthfeel. If you’re using nonfat Greek yogurt, then it cuts down on the fat as well.įrozen bananas are my secret ingredient for the most creamy smoothies, like my strawberry banana smoothie recipe. The yogurt is substituted instead of using milk or heavy cream because it provides extra protein and probiotics. To add a creamy and smooth texture to the Orange Julius smoothie, I use plain Greek yogurt, frozen bananas, and ice. Did you know ground flaxseed can also be an egg replacer in baked goods? Yeah, it’s pretty impressive, we should add it to everything! Texture Ground flaxseed adds omega-3 essential fatty acids for heart health effects, lignans from antioxidant qualities, and soluble and insoluble fiber. FiberĪdding in whole orange and slices of bananas provide soluble fibers right into the smoothie so that you can get digestive health benefits as well as satiety until the next meal. For this recipe I chose ripe oranges, I like Navel for its sweetness. If frozen, make sure that you read the orange juice labels to look for orange juice as the primary ingredient, with no added sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Using orange segments, 100% orange juice and bananas, you can leverage the natural sweetness of whole fruits to reduce and avoid added refined sugars. Here is how I’ve made this Orange Julius smoothie healthier than the original classic recipe. I always make sure to include ingredients that provide additional benefits with each glass. Smoothies are an instant way to give you a quick boost of energy.
#ORANGE JULIUS HOW TO#
Who wouldn’t love an orange creamsicle flavored drink? How to make an Orange Julius smoothie Locals fell in love with the blend of orange juice, milk, sugar and ice for a frozen creamy treat. Way before the growth of juice clubs like Jamba Juice, in the 1920s there was a small juice stand located in Los Angeles that served up a creamy, frothy drink coined “Orange Julius” named after the orange juice pioneer Julius Freed. I’ve added some nutritional benefits that you can blend in and have ready to drink in five minutes or less! Whip out the blender because it’s time to make a refreshing Orange Julius smoothie! This recipe is a healthy version of the traditional drink. A quick fresh and creamy drink to boost energy, made in 5 minutes or less! Each sip is naturally sweetened and contains healthy nutrients like fiber, vitamin C, and protein. And it’s super fast and easy, which is basically what I need in my life right now.Orange Julius smoothie made with whole fruits, yogurt, orange juice, and ground flaxseed. This orange julius version is just as good, I think, and the bananas make it creamy and sweet without adding a bunch of sugar. I like an orange julius but if I’m eating half a cup of sugar, it darn well better be a cookie, not a smoothie. When I was a kid, we made a lot of orange juliuses because we generally had all the ingredients around for it, and it was quick and delicious.īut then as an adult I looked at all the recipes and they had a half cup of sugar or so in them and. I tried not to burst into tears, but that might have also been the crazy jet-lag working on me).įortunately, her blender got replaced while I was there and then I came home to my beloved Blendtec, so my life has plenty of smoothies in it again.
(By the way, I was so excited to have a smoothie again when we got back to the US and on the way home from the airport, my mom casually mentioned that her blender wasn’t working.
Having a blender again is seriously the best.
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