1/2ripe banana, or more (up to 2x the amount - see notes below)
1/4tsporange zest
pure maple syrup, (optional) , to add additional sweetness as needed
Instructions
Add all the ingredients into a blender (I used my vitamix, but it's absolutely not necessary) and puree until completely smooth.
Depending on the sweetness of the fresh orange juice, you may need to add some pure maple syrup to taste to adjust the sweetness of the popsicles (the oranges I had were very sweet, and therefore I did not need any maple syrup).
Bananas - Be careful not to add too much bananas for sweetness, otherwise the flavor of the orange julius will be lost. I would start off with 1/2 a banana. If you need additional sweetness, taste test first. If you feel like the flavor of the banana already comes through, then sweeten with maple syrup, otherwise feel free to add a little more banana.Maple Syrup - You may not need any maple syrup if your oranges are sweet enough.