Low Calorie Orange Julius Smoothie Recipe
- Prep
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1 servings
- Level
- medium
- Cuisine
- American Recipes
Refreshing citrus smoothie made from freshly squeezed orange juice, fat-free milk, sugar, and vanilla. Blended until smooth with ice for a cold, creamy drink. Adjust texture by adding more ice as needed. Quick to prepare and lower in calories than traditional versions.
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Ingredients
Method
3 steps- 1
Combine orange juice, milk, sugar, vanilla, and ice cubes in a blender
- 2
Puree until smooth
- 3
If too runny, add more ice and puree again until desired texture is reached
Tips
Use fresh-squeezed orange juice for best flavor and to avoid added preservatives
Good to Know
Best consumed immediately; refrigerate up to 2 hours if needed
Prepare orange juice up to 1 day ahead; assemble and blend just before serving
Pour into glasses and serve cold immediately
Common Mistakes
Over-blending will warm the drink; blend until just smooth
Not adding enough ice will result in warm, thin smoothie instead of creamy texture
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
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