Copycat Strawberry Julius: Make This Frothy Treat at Home in Minutes

By Stephanie Manley Updated 04/15/25

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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Copycat strawberry julius and fresh strawberries.

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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
Copycat strawberry julius ingredients in bowls.

How to make a strawberry julius

It couldn’t be simpler to make this fruity drink! Here’s what to do:

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender.
Copycat strawberry julius ingredients in a blender.
  1. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into a glass, garnish with a strawberry, and enjoy!
Copycat strawberry julius garnished with a strawberry.

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 in two glasses and fresh strawberries around them.
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Copycat Strawberry Julius

The iconic mall favorite with its signature frothy texture, made at home in just 5 minutes with 5 simple ingredients!
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5 from 10 votes
Servings : 1
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
  2. If the drink is too thin, add a bit more ice. If it’s too thick, add a tablespoon or two of milk.
  3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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  1. 5 stars
    I just tried this and it was delicious. I also added in a few pinches of frozen coconut- Delicious! Thanks for sharing.