Low Calorie Orange Julius Smoothie Recipe

Prep: 5 min1 servingsmediumAmerican Recipes
Low Calorie Orange Julius Smoothie Recipe

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.

Ingredients

1 servings
  • 1 ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, from medium oranges
  • ½ cup fat free milk
    unsweetened almond milk1:1dairy-free

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  • 2 tbsp sugar
    honey1:1sweetener

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  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 8 ice cubes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine orange juice, milk, sugar, vanilla, and ice cubes in a blender

  2. 2

    Puree until smooth

  3. 3

    If too runny, add more ice and puree again until desired texture is reached

Tips

Tip 1

Use fresh-squeezed orange juice for best flavor and to avoid added preservatives

Good to Know

Storage

Best consumed immediately; refrigerate up to 2 hours if needed

Make Ahead

Prepare orange juice up to 1 day ahead; assemble and blend just before serving

Serve With

Pour into glasses and serve cold immediately

Common Mistakes

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Over-blending will warm the drink; blend until just smooth

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Not adding enough ice will result in warm, thin smoothie instead of creamy texture

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

fat free milk
unsweetened almond milk1:1dairy-free

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General Alternatives

sugar
honey1:1sweetener

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