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Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie {Whole30, GF, Low Cal, Vegan, Paleo}

June 8, 2019

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This Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie is made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. A refreshing spin on an orange vanilla smoothie that’s lighter and waist-friendly! Whole30 + Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan + Paleo

This Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie is made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. A refreshing spin on an orange vanilla smoothie that's lighter and waist-friendly! Whole30 + Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan + Paleo

This Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie recipe was originally published June 2016. I’ve re-tested and rephotographed the recipe. Hope you enjoy it!

I’ve been dying for a lazy week on the beach lying around in my swimsuit sipping on a cool, refreshing drink (alcohol optional). In a few weeks, my dreams will come true as we head to New Jersey to see my boyfriend’s family at the shore.

This will be my first REAL week long vacation in 3 years. You know I’ve just been working on a few things. Graduating from nutrition school, transitioning to blogging and practicing nutrition full-time. Needless to say, I’m more than ready! I’ll just be over here sipping on a Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie and kicking back.

This Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie is made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. A refreshing spin on an orange vanilla smoothie that's lighter and waist-friendly! Whole30 + Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan + Paleo

Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie

Do people even know what Orange Julius is anymore? Is it still at the mall? Do people even go to the mall anymore? Wow…how times have changed!

When I was in high school, I worked at a department store in the mall and would frequently go to Orange Julius for my fix. Not sure if that’s a thing anymore but if it is, I’ve got a healthier option for you today!

HEALTHY ORANGE JULIUS SMOOTHIE! Made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. Lower in sugar, lower in calories and high in nutrients, Vitamin C and TASTE. A refreshing way to cool off when it’s hot out!

Now I may or may not be telling you this, but you may or may not be able to add a little vodka to turn your Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie into an adult version. Just giving you all your options here because it is summer and it would be a healthier way to enjoy an adult beverage!

What You Need

  • Orange
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Almond Milk
  • Ice
  • Stevia

This Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie is made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. A refreshing spin on an orange vanilla smoothie that's lighter and waist-friendly! Whole30 + Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan + Paleo

Helpful Tips

Freeze the orange ahead of time! While you can certainly use an orange at room temperature or from the refrigerator, freezing the orange when it’s ripe then using it to make your Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie makes it SO much better. Trust me!

To sweetened I recommend an organic stevia. I personally avoid added sugar and adding sugar to my foods unless it’s purposefully. When I do want to add a touch of sweetness, stevia gives it just the right amount of what it needs! I recommend avoiding artificial sweeteners due to their negative impact on health. If you’re following Whole30, the stevia is not complaint and you will need to omit it.

BUT this Orange Julius, you will love it! It’s perfect to sip on in warm weather, it’s healthy, only has 5 ingredients, and takes 5 minutes to make in a blender. So….you better get blending and leave me a comment about how much you like it before I take this show to the beach peeps! Unless you’re coming with me that is? Enjoy!

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Healthy Orange Julius

This Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie is made with 6 ingredients and in under 5 minutes. A refreshing spin on a classic favorite that's lighter and waist-friendly! Paleo + Vegan + Low Calorie + Gluten Free

Author Skinny Fitalicious
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 smoothie
Calories 85 kcal
This Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie is made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. A refreshing spin on an orange vanilla smoothie that's lighter and waist-friendly! Whole30 + Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan + Paleo
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Ingredients

  • 1 orange peeled
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk or choice
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 handfuls ice
  • stevia to taste
  • 1/2 tbsp orange zest optional for topping
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Instructions

  1. Blend the milk, orange, ice, vanilla and stevia together in a blender.

  2. Transfer to a glass, top with orange zest and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Course Drinks, Smoothie
Cuisine American
Keyword healthy, julius, low calorie, orange, Paleo, smoothie, vegan, Whole30
Nutrition facts per serving (1smoothie)
Calories 85 kcal
Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 163 mg
Potassium 245 mg
Carbohydrates 17 g
Fiber 4 g
Sugar 13 g
Protein 2 g
Vitamin A 307 %
Vitamin C 74 %
Calcium 207 %
Iron 1 %

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This Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie is made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. A refreshing spin on an orange vanilla smoothie that's lighter and waist-friendly! Whole30 + Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan + Paleo

This Healthy Orange Julius Smoothie is made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. A refreshing spin on an orange vanilla smoothie that's lighter and waist-friendly! Whole30 + Gluten Free + Low Calorie + Vegan + Paleo

About Megan

Megan is a certified nutrition practitioner, author, freelance food photographer and fitness instructor living in Phoenix, Arizona. On her blog, Skinny Fitalicious she shares EASY, gluten free recipes for weight loss. Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates.

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  1. Bri says

    June 7, 2016 at 5:34 am

    I used to LOVE Orange Julius as a kid until I realized there was a raw egg in it I want to try this out!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 7, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      No way! I had no idea. There’s no egg in mine.

      Reply
  2. Blair says

    June 7, 2016 at 6:04 am

    Sounds delicious! Orange Julius is such a throw-back to my childhood when we used to get them at the mall. I make a similar protein smoothie and I just love how refreshing this drink is!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 7, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      Oh protein is a great idea to toss in here. I’ll have to try that next time.

      Reply
  3. Taylor Francy says

    June 7, 2016 at 6:30 am

    yum that looks so refreshing!! My husband and I went to the Caymen Islands with friends a few weeks ago then to his parents’ lakehouse last week!! Both trips were so relaxing!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 7, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      I bet! That’s my kind of vacation!

      Reply
  4. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    June 7, 2016 at 8:19 am

    I know man. I’m so tired still. That could also be bc I ingested copious amounts of crap this weekend though. 🙂

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 7, 2016 at 5:45 pm

      That does tend to make you feel icky girl! I’m feeling better today. I think I just needed a few days of sleep in my own bed.

      Reply
  5. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    June 7, 2016 at 9:06 am

    I’ve never had an Orange Julius. I don’t even know what I am missing! But I’m sure that I would like your version better anyway!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 7, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      I cannot believe you never have. You must not have hung out at malls or maybe they’re not on the east coast?

      Reply
  6. JB says

    February 9, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    Hi there, this recipe says, 1 orange, do you mean 1 orange juiced or do we throw in the whole orange? Thanks

    Ps. You can still get an Orange Julius, they are at Dairy Queen.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      February 9, 2018 at 6:02 pm

      The entire orange goes in with the peel removed.

      Reply
  7. Dr Martin Huang says

    April 9, 2018 at 8:36 pm

    Looks great! But can I swap the almond milk for a normal fresh milk instead?

    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      April 10, 2018 at 7:18 am

      I’m sure you can!

      Reply
  8. Sarah says

    June 27, 2020 at 10:00 am

    This looks tasty but FYI it is NOT Whole 30 compliant as it contains stevia.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      June 27, 2020 at 11:38 am

      Yep and that is mentioned in the blog post itself.

      Reply
  9. Catherina says

    February 4, 2021 at 11:39 pm

    Is it only one orange or more?

    Reply
    • Megan says

      February 5, 2021 at 10:56 am

      Yep – just one orange.

      Reply
      • Karol says

        February 5, 2021 at 12:21 pm

        A large orange, medium orange, or a small or orange?

        Reply
        • Megan says

          February 5, 2021 at 12:33 pm

          Any size orange works with this recipe.

          Reply

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