Easy Strawberry Orange Julius Recipe

This is my tribute to the mall drink that refused to die: a frothy, citrusy, strawberry-sweet Orange Julius that somehow tastes like nostalgia and summer sunscreen. It’s basically a smoothie wearing sunglasses — light, creamy, and suspiciously easy to overcommit to when you’re trying to look healthy. Try it because it’s fast, ridiculous, and forgiving (like me after I burn toast). Yes, this pan is too small. No, I won’t wash fewer dishes.

My husband once tried to “help” by juicing an orange directly into the blender while the lid was on. There was pulp, there was a small geyser, and there was a ring of orange foam on the ceiling that we now call modern art. The kids celebrated by turning the leftover strawberries into a sticky treasure hunt. I learned two things: always hold the lid, and always keep a mop and dignity within arm’s reach.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Pro tip: Use frozen strawberries instead of ice — same chill, less watery mess.
– Toss everything straight into a blender cup that doubles as your to-go glass. Fewer dishes, still lying to yourself about doing fewer dishes.
– Buy pre-squeezed orange juice if peeling and juicing makes you dramatically reconsider your life choices.
– Keep a small hand blender on standby to “blend in the cup” when you’re too lazy for the big blender. Chaos, minimized.

Serving Ideas

– Serve in tall glasses with a paper straw and a smug smile. People will think you planned this.
– Pair with avocado toast for a millennial breakfast cliché (I judge, then participate).
– Serve with wine if the kids drove you nuts — yes, the pairing rules are flexible and so are you.
– Garnish with a slice of orange or a whole strawberry for Instagram points you don’t deserve.

What to Serve It With

– Light pastries (croissants, muffins) for breakfast feel.
– A hefty sandwich for lunchtime denial.
– Nothing, if you’re on a liquid-only rebellion. I don’t judge — much.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Too thin? Add a banana or a scoop of Greek yogurt to thicken and pretend it’s “protein.”
– Too sweet? Squeeze in more fresh orange or skip the added sugar entirely. Your dentist will thank you.
– Blender overflow = ceiling art. Don’t fill the jug past the fill line unless you want citrus confetti.
– If your strawberries are bitter, your drink will be too. Buy better fruit or buy denial.

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh.
– Shake or stir before drinking — separation happens and it’s not personal.
– Freeze in ice cube trays for future smoothies. You’ll thank your past self on Monday.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts.
– Dairy-free: use almond, oat, or coconut milk — coconut makes it a vacation in a cup.
– Add-ins: a scoop of protein powder, a handful of spinach (they won’t notice, I promise), or a splash of vanilla.
– Boozy upgrade: a shot of rum or vodka if brunch gets rebellious.

Easy Strawberry Orange Julius Recipe

A refreshing and easy recipe for a Strawberry Orange Julius.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups strawberries fresh or frozen
• ▢ 1 cup orange juice
• ▢ 0.5 cup vanilla ice cream
• ▢ 1 cup milk can use almond or soy milk
• ▢ 0.25 cup sugar adjust to taste

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Blend strawberries, orange juice, vanilla ice cream, milk, and sugar until smooth.
• Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Notes

This drink can be adjusted for sweetness and thickness as needed.