Orange Julius Smoothies are refreshing and full of vitamins, with no added sugar. Simple to make and a perfect breakfast on-the-go or post work-out snack!
For the last couple of years, we’ve made smoothies almost EVERY SINGLE DAY. My hubby is a runner, and after his morning workout, I usually whip up a smoothie for him after he eats his Steel Cut Oats. Oranges, bananas, frozen fruit, yogurt, and milk are constantly being re-stocked in my kitchen. Because if I run out, the day just won’t be complete. In fact, someone might even cry. 😀
Why make your own smoothies at home?
- You control what’s in your smoothies.
- You can save a ton of money by making your own.
- Anyone in the family can be taught to make smoothies.
- There are endless combinations of ingredients and options, so you’ll never get bored.
For those of you who have (or haven’t!) had an Orange Julius, you will be pleased. This smoothie has zero added sugar, unlike the original Orange Julius. But trust me. You do NOT need any additional sugar. It’s naturally sweetened, and tastes great.
Ingredients needed for Orange Julius Smoothies:
We’ve got a short list of ingredients here, and ones that you can keep stocked in your kitchen at all times.
- Oranges – You’ll need two medium oranges or one large one.
- Banana – You can freeze the banana or not.
- Greek yogurt – I like to use the vanilla flavor, but plain works great too.
- Vanilla – We buy THIS brand
on the regular. - Milk – Just a small amount is needed to blend.
- Ice – You’ll need several cups of ice to get it to a nice consistency.
on the regular.
How to make the BEST Orange Julius Smoothies:
- Using a large blender, combine the oranges, banana, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and milk. Blend until very well mixed.
- Add ice cubes to get to your desired consistency.
- Serve with an orange slice and a straw.
My guys surprised me with a Vitamix
for Mother’s Day last year, and I’ve been a smoothie queen ever since. We also love drinking our smoothies out of glass straws
. These are super fun!
Try these smoothies next!
- Blueberry Smoothie Bowls – We often make these bowls into actual smoothies. Both are super tasty.
- Acai Smoothie Bowls – This is an oldie but a goodie.
- Ultimate Green Power Smoothie – Lots of vitamins in this power packed smoothie.
- Blueberry Mango Chia Smoothies – Full of frozen fruit, and layered for a special presentation.
- Raspberry Nutella Smoothies – This one has some extra indulgence, including ice cream and Nutella!
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xoxo ~Sue
Orange Julius Smoothies
Ingredients
- 2 medium oranges - peeled
- 1 medium banana
- 1 5.3 ounce vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3-4 cups ice - or enough for desired consistency
Instructions
- In a large blender, combine oranges, banana, yogurt, vanilla, and milk. Blend until very well combined.
- Add ice until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve with an orange slice and a straw.
Nutrition
Can you omit milk or replace it with water?
I don’t recommend it. You would lose the creamy texture and taste.
Do you put whole orange in blender? Or peel first? Sounds yummy!
Yes, peel the orange first! Enjoy, Amy! 🙂
I’m not a fan of Greek yogurt….will regular vanilla yogurt work the same?
Hi Jen! Yes, you can substitute vanilla yogurt for Greek yogurt! Enjoy. 🙂
My husband would love these (and I would, too!) – definitely will be giving them a try! I love that there’s no added sugar. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Lauren! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! 🙂
6 ingredients and that includes the ice. These are awesome and healthy. Great for breakfast or after a workout!