THE KITCHN: Vegan Strawberry Orange Julius
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon orange extract (see note)
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup orange juice
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend for about 1 minute on high speed, stirring once during blending if necessary, until the beverage is creamy and frothy.
Notes:
If you can't find orange extract (or don't want to buy it just for this recipe), you can also use a half-teaspoon of orange zest, grated with a fine microplane.
For an even richer, creamier smoothie (or a base for vegan creamsicle pops), substitute coconut cream for the almond milk.
(Coco Morante is a writer for TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to kitchn@apartmenttherapy.com.)
