Copy Cat Orange Julius Smoothie Recipe {Naturally Sweetened, Dairy Free} #SundaySupper

We didn’t get sugary sweets very often when I was little which of course seemed like a burden then but a restriction I am grateful for now. Once a month my mom would walk me and my two younger sisters and little brother down the street to the Quickie Mart for a slushy and a candy bar OR take us to the mall for a special treat. I ALWAYS chose an Orange Julius Smoothie. My younger, less knowledgeable siblings sometimes opted for a Cinnabon.

The indulgences we are allowed as children aren’t always so forgiving on the body when we become adults. What I once thought was a healthy, fruity treat later revealed itself as a sugar loaded indulgence. But after years of abstaining, I sorely missed my special monthly treat and set out to make it myself minus all of the sugar and artificial flavors.

It turned out to be quite simple thankfully and I can whip up an ice cold, frothy “Orange Julius” any time I get the hankering for one and not feel the least bit guilty about it! Turns out all of the added sugar isn’t necessary to accomplish the sweet, natural, delicious taste.

TIME         10 MINUTES                 SERVES       6

You Will Need

1 can frozen, no sugar added orange juice concentrate
1 can Coconut Cream

1 cup water
1 teaspoon real vanilla
2 cups ice cubes
Optional (I always use) 2-3 small pieces orange peel for extra zingy flavor and vitamins

Putting it all Together

In a blender combine all ingredients. On high power, blend until smooth and frothy. Serve immediately!

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Drinks

• Copy Cat Orange Julius Recipe (sugar free) by Simply Healthy Family
• Hard Rock Cafe’s Twist & Shout Shake by The Crumby Cupcake
• Starbucks Java Chip Frappuccino by Brunch with Joy

Appetizers

• Bang Bang Cauliflower Bites by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Copy Cat: Outback Bloomin’ Sauce with Onion Petals by Sew You Think You Can Cook
• Nopal Dip by Cookin’ Mimi

Condiments

• Huy Fong Sriracha Sauce by Nosh My Way
• The Village Cafe’s Avocado Dressing by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner

Main Courses

• Applebee’s Oriental Chicken Salad Copycat by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
• Applebee’s Shrimp and Cavatappi by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
• B.good’s West Side burger with chipotle salsa and avocado by Caroline’s Cooking
• Brie and Asparagus Pasta by Life Tastes Good
• Cheesecake Factory Cashew Chicken by Feeding Big
• Chicken Kitchen Chop Chop and Curry Mustard Sauce by Love and Confections
• Chicken Tikka Poutine by Sustainable Dad
• Chili’s Margarita Grilled Chicken by Lifestyle Food Artistry
• Filet Mignon with Red Wine Reduction and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes by Crazy Foodie Stunts
• IHOP’s Ham, Egg & Cheese Melt by Food Done Light

Side Dishes

• Chevy’s Sweet Corn Tomalito by The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Geno’s East Pizza’s Caprese Jar Salad by The Weekend Gourmet
• Henri’s Tas-Tee Dressing Clone and Cole Slaw by Palatable Pastime
• Panara Copycat Mac and Cheese by From Gate to Plate

Desserts

• Copycat Cosmic Brownies by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Cracker Barrel’s Double Fudge Coca-Cola Cake by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
• Friendly’s Monster Mash Sundae by The Redhead Baker
• Sheetz “Gobbz” Cookies by The Freshman Cook
• Tiramisu by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Yeasted Sour Cherry Coffee Cake by Pies and Plots

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