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Creamy Orange Julius Smoothie Recipe Easy Homemade Classic Drink

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A quick and easy creamy Orange Julius smoothie that blends fresh oranges, cottage cheese, and vanilla for a nostalgic, smooth, and refreshing drink perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large fresh oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • 1 cup (240 ml) orange juice, freshly squeezed or store-bought
  • ½ cup (120 g) small-curd cottage cheese
  • ½ cup (120 ml) milk (whole or 2%; almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup (about 120 g) ice cubes, crushed or whole
  • Optional: pinch of salt
  • Optional: splash of lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Peel the oranges carefully, removing as much of the white pith as possible. Section the oranges and remove any seeds.
  2. Extract about 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh orange juice using a citrus juicer or by hand. Top off with store-bought juice if needed.
  3. Add orange sections, orange juice, ½ cup small-curd cottage cheese, ½ cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons sugar or honey, and a pinch of salt (if using) into the blender.
  4. Add 1 cup of crushed or whole ice cubes to the blender.
  5. Blend on high speed until the mixture is silky smooth and frothy, pausing once or twice to scrape down the sides.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more sugar, honey, milk, or ice as needed.
  7. Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately for the best frothy, creamy texture.

Notes

Use small-curd cottage cheese for the smoothest texture. Let cottage cheese sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before blending for extra creaminess. Crushed ice blends better in less powerful blenders. Adjust sweetness to taste and consider adding a pinch of salt or splash of lemon juice to enhance flavors. For vegan version, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu and use plant-based milk and maple syrup instead of honey.

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