For many, being a teenager in the ’80s meant hanging at the mall and consuming as many cups of Orange Julius as possible. As a nod to this frothy, orangey drink, which remains one of the best takes on a smoothie ever, we created this recipe, a fancier homemade version of the original.

For more healthy inspiration, check out our Fruity Smoothie, Healthy Blueberry Smoothie, and Apple-Lemon-Ginger Juice.

  • Yield: 4 drinks
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Total: Under 5 mins
  • Active: Under 5 mins

Ingredients (6)

  • 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 medium lime)
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender, then add ice to the 3 1/2 cup mark. Blend on high speed until smooth and frothy, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.