Raise your hand if you loved going to Orange Julius as a kid.

I sure did.
I mean, weren’t those things pretty much the smoothie-before-smoothies-were-even-cool?

And my mom–being the progressive woman that she was (is,) used to make us homemade Orange Julius before that was even hip.  (And you wondered where I got all of my coolness from.  Now you know.)

And I don’t think I’ll ever forget the recipe–it was one of those I made sure to take with me when I became a big girl and moved away from home.
It was basically:  Orange Juice, milk, ice cubes, and…(who remembers!?)  A TON OF SUGAR!!!!

Like, SO MUCH SUGAR.

No offense Mom, but man was that Bad with a capital B.
But yeah, they tasted really REALLY GOOD, didn’t they?

They still do.  I had one at the mall not too long ago, and it brought back all sorts of happy memories.
And a serious sugar buzz.

Well, I am here with some really good news!
You can still enjoy a tropical Julius of many varieties–even from the comfort of your own home.  And you can do it with much healthier ingredients.
I know because I do it.
ALL.
OF.
THE.
TIME.

Here’s the newer, healthier version of a Julius–from my front porch to yours!
We’re serving up Pineapple today.

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If you make plenty, then here’s what you do:  You pour what is left into cute little popsicle molds.

Give one to each kid, and tell them to Be quiet and eat a popsicle.

For once, they won’t argue.

But if the dogs are near, a two-year old might be known to…

Share.

Sharing is NICE Mommy?

A thirteen year old might act too cool to eat a popsicle for the camera.
But that simply isn’t possible.
Popsicles are ALWAYS WAY COOL.

And an eleven year old might just try to do a popsicle modeling show.
Even though you warned him that everyone is fair game and this could easily end up on the internet.

You’ve been warned, son.

ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK.
That’s my new motto.

Aloha, have a  great day!

NOW go eat a popsicle!
(or drink a Julius.)

XOXO
Grommom and family