Author Notes
A healthy play on the old Orange Julius drinks from the mall food court, named after my son instead. Using nothing but fruit, veggies, and non-dairy milk, this is a deliciously filling and creamy orange citrus smoothie to start your day. —Cara Asalita Schrock
Ingredients
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1 cup
Non-dairy milk
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3
oranges, peeled and quartered, seeds removed
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1
lemon, peeled and quartered, seeds removed
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2
medjool dates, pitted
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4
small carrots, peeled if preferred and chopped small enough for your blender
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1
banana, frozen if possible
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1/4 teaspoon
vanilla extract
Directions
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Throw everything in a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
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Adjust to your preferred taste. Add in an extra date for sweetness or a banana to make it creamier, but know that banana tends to overwhelm the flavor.
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