Creamy Strawberry Orange Smoothie

Creamy Strawberry Orange Smoothie

Yields: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries (hulled)

• 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)

• 1/2 cup milk (dairy or almond/oat milk work great)

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or honey/maple syrup to taste)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1.5 cups ice cubes (if using fresh fruit; use less if using frozen fruit)

Instructions

1. Prep the Fruit: Rinse the strawberries and remove the green leafy tops. If you want a garnish like the photo, set aside two whole berries and a few orange slices.

2. Combine: Place the orange juice, milk, water, strawberries, sweetener, and vanilla extract into a blender.

3. Chill: Add the ice cubes to the blender.

4. Blend: Pulse until the ice is completely crushed and the mixture looks frothy and smooth.

5. Serve: Pour into tall glasses. Garnish the rim with a strawberry and serve with a colorful straw.

Quick Tips for the Best Texture

• The “Julius” Secret: If you want it extra frothy (like the original mall version), add 1 tablespoon of egg white powder or a splash of heavy cream before blending.

• Balanced Sweetness: Oranges vary in acidity. Taste the mixture after blending; if it’s too tart, add an extra teaspoon of your preferred sweetener.