Who doesn’t love a delicious Strawberry Julius? This tasty fruit smoothie treat brings back memories of shopping mall food courts and that signature frothy texture you can’t find anywhere else. The good news? You can make one at home in no time at all with this easy copycat recipe using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Creates the signature frothy texture that makes a Julius different from regular smoothies
- Uses a higher ratio of milk to ice than typical smoothies for that authentic Julius consistency
- Requires just 5 simple ingredients you likely already have at home
- Takes less than 5 minutes to prepare from start to finish
- Tastes remarkably similar to the mall favorite at a fraction of the cost
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- Milk – Creates the creamy base and signature frothy texture
- Strawberries – Provides fresh fruit flavor and natural sweetness
- Sugar – Enhances the strawberry’s sweetness for that perfect balance
- Vanilla extract – Adds depth and warmth to the flavor profile
- Ice – Chills the drink and contributes to the frothy texture
How to make a strawberry julius
It couldn’t be simpler to make this fruity drink! Here’s what to do:
- Place all the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass, garnish with a strawberry, and enjoy!
Recipe tips
Make sure to blend long enough to smash the strawberries until there are no chunks left.
If the drink is too thin, add a bit more ice.
If the drink is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk.
Copycat Strawberry Julius
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
- If the drink is too thin, add a bit more ice. If it’s too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Nutrition
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My daughters love it. Thank you for sharing.
I just tried this and it was delicious. I also added in a few pinches of frozen coconut- Delicious! Thanks for sharing.