Healthy Orange Julius
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If you loved Orange Julius growing up, then you will love this Healthy Orange Julius recipe! Orange Julius is a well known sweetened smoothie that is orange flavored. If you didn't have them growing up, then you're in for a treat now as these are just as good as the original, but so much healthier for you!
If you love smoothies as much as I do, check out my Mango Berry Smoothie, Rainbow Smoothie Bowl, or my article 10 Tips for Making Thick Smoothies.
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I've taken the traditional flavor of Orange Julius and recreated it with healthy ingredients like fruit and yogurt. This smoothie is packed with nutrients and also some protein thanks to the yogurt. This Healthy Orange Julius can double as a breakfast or snack.
I love enjoying this Healthy Orange Julius as an afternoon snack along with my Toasted Coconut Chips or Best Homemade Kale Chips. Sometimes I'll have this for breakfast along with Homemade Pork Breakfast Sausage and my Honey Butter Blackberry Toast!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Nostalgic: If you grew up enjoying the famous Orange Julius, then you'll love this recipe because it's so nostalgic!
Healthy: This is a healthier version of Orange Julius! Made with organic fruit and yogurt, there's only 4 ingredients that all have health benefits.
Quick & Easy: This recipe is incredibly easy and it's ready in 5 minutes!
Ingredients
Oranges: I use fresh organic oranges along with orange zest to get that truly orange flavor.
Bananas: I use organic bananas to get the texture of this smoothie right. Because we're not looking for a lot of banana flavor in this recipe, stay away from overly ripe or browned or blackened bananas as those will have so much more banana flavor than a yellow banana.
Vanilla Yogurt: I use organic vanilla yogurt in this recipe for texture and also flavor! The vanilla yogurt is important for flavor, so don't use plain yogurt here. I love Stonyfield Organic Vanilla Yogurt.
Frozen Mango: Organic frozen mango is super important here as the frozen mango provides the texture for this smoothie. So, don't use fresh mango as you do want it to be frozen. I buy organic frozen mango at Costco all the time for smoothies so I always have it in my freezer.
Health Benefits
Oranges: Oranges are rich in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system and promotes healthy skin.
Banana: Bananas are high in potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure and support heart health.
Mango: Mangoes are packed with vitamins A and C, enhancing eye health and supporting the immune system.
Yogurt: Yogurt is a great source of probiotics, which improve gut health and boost the immune system.
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Zest one of the oranges and set aside. Peel both oranges and slice into chunks.
Step 2
Add the bananas, oranges, orange zest, yogurt, mango, and ice to a high powered blender. Blend until smooth. Serve with an orange slice (optional).
FAQ's
Yes, you can!
Yes, you can use Greek yogurt, but I'd advise a vanilla Greek yogurt and not plain as vanilla is part of the flavors needed for the signature Orange Julius flavor.
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Equipment
- Zester
Ingredients
- 2 large oranges
- 2 large bananas
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Zest one of the oranges and set aside. Peel both oranges and slice into chunks.
- Add the bananas, oranges, orange zest, yogurt, mango, and ice to a high powered blender. Blend until smooth.
- Serve with an orange slice (optional).
Notes
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