When I was a kid one of my favorite treats to get at the mall was an Orange Julius. I loved that delicious combination of oranges, sugar and ice and would spend those afternoons at the mall sipping my beverage as content as could be. It’s been a long time since I had one of those drinks, and decided to try my hand at making a healthy Orange Julius. For additional juice options visit www.orangina-na.com/products/.
I found that it’s ridiculously easy to make a healthy orange julius, because the ingredient list is so short! Just some fresh oranges, a hint of banana, vanilla, ice, and unsweetened almond milk and you are done. That’s it.
The banana adds a nice creaminess and sweetness to the drink so you don’t even miss the sugar. The vanilla, ice and oranges give it that traditional Orange Julius taste, and the unsweetened almond milk finishes it off.
If you wanted to make this an “adult” healthy orange julius, I recommend adding some Veev Coconut Colada or even a splash of rum to give it a tropical beverage feel. I may or may not have had some spiked healthy orange julius drinks while watching some Sunday football. Ahem
Bottom line is, you need this drink in your life.
Healthy Orange Julius (makes 1 large or two smaller servings)
Ingredients:
1 orange, peeled
1/2 frozen banana
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 cups ice
Directions:
Place ingredients in blender. Blend until nice and smooth. Add a shot of liquor if you feel so inclined.
Drink, and enjoy!
What was your favorite snack at the mall as a kid?
