As soon as I tried this Orange Julius recipe I knew I had to share it here on PaleoGrubs. This creamy, frothy drink is one I will make again and again. After the third or fourth sip I wondered if having one every afternoon would be too much. It sounds very indulgent but it’s incredibly healthy for you.
Every time you drink this beverage you are doing your immune system a favor. Personally my immune system needs all the help it can get. Thanks to this recipe I can now happily drink my vitamin C. You could expand on the oranges and even add more fruit like strawberries or mango.
My cousin first introduced me to Orange Julius at the mall. Of all the options available in the food court, I couldn’t understand why she chose the juice stand. When I was in middle school, juice wasn’t high on the list of my favorite foods. Then he let me try some of his smoothie, which actually tasted like orange cream in drink form. I was hooked. Who isn’t? It’s creamy goodness. But it’s not good for you.
Freshly squeezed orange juice provides the base for this new and improved version of Orange Julius. No added sugars or preservatives, just good old Vitamin C. Plus it tastes so much more refreshing. So, even if it’s not specifically included in the instructions for this recipe, go get some fresh oranges.
I needed about 2 medium oranges to get half a cup of juice. Obviously it can vary, but the recipe can easily be modified to fit the amount of orange juice you end up with. The same amount of coconut milk is used as orange juice. As reported in this recipe, it is served for two people in small glasses, just like in the photos, but it can also serve a very thirsty person.
Based on just four ingredients, you can now know exactly what’s going into your Orange Julius. Still creamy, still frothy and still tastes like a creamer in smoothie disguise.
