Easy Orange Julius Smoothie Recipe
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Easy Orange Julius Smoothie Recipe
Description
This smoothie starts by combining orange juice concentrate, sugar, vanilla extract, vanilla-flavored plant-based milk, and water in a blender. Blending these ingredients first ensures the sugar dissolves and flavors are well combined. Adding ice cubes gradually while blending achieves a smooth, frothy texture with a cold, refreshing mouthfeel. The vanilla enhances the sweetness and rounds the citrus edge of the orange juice.
The drink is best served immediately to enjoy its fresh, chilled nature. Adjusting the number of ice cubes allows control over the thickness—more ice makes a thicker smoothie, less ice a thinner, more juice-like consistency.
Using orange juice concentrate provides a strong orange flavor that anchors the taste profile, while using vanilla-flavored plant milk intensifies the vanilla note, contributing to a balanced, creamy smoothie.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces orange juice concentrate
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1 cup vanilla plant-based milk
- 1 cup of water
- 12 ice cubes
Instructions
- Add everything to the blender, except the ice cubes.
- Blend together, and then add an ice cube at a time, continuing to blend.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Using vanilla-flavored plant milk enhances the vanilla flavor in the smoothie.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more or less ice to suit your preference.
- Orange juice concentrate ensures a strong, pronounced orange flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 161IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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