Healthy Orange Julius Copycat (dairy free)

Four ingredients never tasted so good! You are going to love this clean and Healthy Orange Julius Copycat Recipe; it's dairy-free and guilt-free too. are a few smoothie recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth and are healthy too.

Healthy Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie, Orange Pineapple Banana Smoothie  and Healthy Tropical Smoothie are a few smoothie recipes that satisfy your sweet tooth and are healthy too.

Orange Julius Copycat

This recipe is one of my all time favorite "desserts" to make for the kids after school or for movie night. It's sweet and creamy and full of real ingredients.

One of my favorite recipes to make in my Blendtec blender is banana ice cream. You simply blend frozen bananas until they are the consistency of soft serve ice cream and enjoy. We make this all of the time because it's healthy and delicious.

I was dreaming of an Orange Julius the other day but didn’t feel like I wanted to commit that many calories just for a drink. Then I had a “light bulb” moment! If I replaced the ice cream in a traditional Orange Julius with banana ice cream, I’d save a whole lot of calories. Using almond milk also helps. So before I knew it, I had a super clean and healthy Orange Julius recipe that is light on calories, big on taste, and pretty darn good for you. And I’ve made this recipe every other day for the last two weeks; we just can’t get enough.

Using fresh, seasonal oranges makes a huge difference in this recipe. They add so much flavor and sweetness! To quickly “peel” oranges, cut off  a thin slice of peel from the top and the bottom of the orange. Set the orange on its new flat bottom, and then use your knife to slice down the sides right under the peel following the curve of the orange. It’s ok if there is a bit of white pith left you won't notice it once it's blended up.

Good things have happening in my house lately and I have Blendtec to thank for it. I started working with them in January of this year and I couldn't be more pleased with my experience. I've been using their phenomenal blender literally daily for months and so many good things have come from it.

Can I make smoothies without a Blendtec?

No Blendtec to call your own? Try this in a food processor or add a little more almond milk to help a traditional blender along.

What should I do if my smoothie is too thick?

If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more almond milk and blend again.

What is the best liquid to use in a smoothie?

It is really a personal preference and depends on the recipe. Some prefer milk, almond milk, juice, coconut milk or just add water.

Do you put ice in smoothies?

You don't need to add ice to your smoothies. I prefer to add frozen fruit. You get that icy taste without watering them down.

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Some more of my favorite smoothies:

• Healthy Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
• Postpartum Recovery Smoothie
• Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie (no weird powder needed)
• Sour Cherry and Pomegranate Detox Smoothie
• Orange Pineapple Banana Smoothie
• Clean and Healthy Tropical Smoothie
• Good, Better, and Best Smoothies
• Workout Recovery Smoothie
• Healthy Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
• Cold Killer Smoothie
• 8 Simple Smoothie Recipes to Liven Up Your Day

I love healthy smoothies that taste like dessert. Four ingredients never tasted so good! You are going to love this clean and Healthy Orange Julius Copycat Recipe.