One of my favorite fruity drinks is an Orange Julius. It's such a refreshing drink, perfect for spring and summer. Unfortunately, it's loaded with sugar and calories...definitely not healthy. I didn't want to have to miss out on this yummy treat, so I decided to create my own healthy version! I found
this recipe on Gimme Some Oven and adapted my recipe from her's. Enjoy!
Healthy Orange Julius, serves 1
1 orange, peeled (remove any seeds)
4-6 baby carrots (not necessary, but I like adding them for extra health benefits)
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp flax + chia seeds (optional)
1-1 1/2 cups crushed ice
You can easily change the flavor of this smoothie by using mango, strawberry, or pineapple instead of oranges. I think a strawberry mango julius would be super delicious! xo. Mandy
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you are, seriously, The Queen Of Smoothies <3 haha
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Haha! That is the best nickname ever. Thank you! :)
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This looks delicious! Esepcially good for elnt when so many people are trying to be healthy!xx
ReplyDeleteOMG! Seriously thank you for this post! I recently discovered Orange Julius & I'm addicted. Nice to know it can be made without the sugar and calories.
ReplyDeleteYou're so welcome! I hope you love it! xo
DeleteYum! I used to get an Orange Julius every time I went to the mall...never would have thought of adding carrots! I'll have to give this a try :).
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious!
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Umm, that looks amazing! I think I'm going to make it now, aha! xx
ReplyDeleteI just got a blender not that long ago and will soon be getting a pantry so it can live out above the cupboards. I expect that between that and all your tasty-looking posts, this will be a smoothie filled spring/summer. c:
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Your smoothies all sound so good! I keep pinning them all. You're really inspiring, by the way. (I'm trying to get healthy myself.)
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I've been on this crazy health kick lately (I say crazy because most everyone thinks I am for giving up sugar and grain...) and it's hard to find "treats." I just got a blender for my birthday and I can't wait to try this out! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteI am on this crazy diet (and I say crazy because everyone thinks I am crazy for giving up sugar, grain, dairy and soy at the same time) and it's hard to find "treats." I just got a blender for my birthday and I can't wait to try this out! Thank you so much!
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