Make Orange Julius at home (Creamy and Sweet)

Do you want a real Orange Julius at home? Our copycat recipe is accurate and delectable.

You’ll never need to go to an Orange Julius again when you’re seeking something creamy and sweet with plenty of orange and vanilla flavor – simply get out the blender!

Why Is This Recipe So Delicious?

• If you remember going to the mall as a kid, you’ll know precisely what I’m talking about when I say “Orange Julius.” Prepare to be whisked back to your childhood… minus the enormous hair, of course.
• The tanginess of the orange juice, the creaminess of the milk, and the sweetness of the sugar and vanilla combine to create the most ideal creamsicle drink imaginable.
• Blended ice creates a thick smoothie that stays cold for a long time. It’s the perfect summertime treat!
• This Orange Julius recipe simply calls for six ingredients, two of which are water and ice. It’s also quite simple to prepare. Keep this one in mind for a fun family activity this summer when the kids are home!

Important Ingredients

Concentrate of Frozen Orange Juice – You should use frozen orange juice concentrate for the greatest orange flavor.

If you don’t have any frozen concentrate on hand, you can freeze fresh orange juice in ice cube trays.

The orange flavor won’t be as intense this way, but the texture will be identical.

Milk – Don’t miss the milk in this Orange Julius recipe since it gives it the characteristic smoothness. You can use any kind of non-dairy milk you like if regular milk isn’t your thing.

Both oat and almond milk would work well, while coconut milk would add a tropical note to the overall orange flavor.

Chef’s Advice

• Although sugar is required in this Orange Julius recipe, the type you use is entirely up to you! Granulated sugar is simple to work with, but powdered sugar has a little smoother texture. Coconut sugar, Swerve Sweetener, or even maple syrup could be substituted for white sugar. This maple syrup recipe is one of our favorites!
• Mix in a little heavy cream or even vanilla ice cream for an even creamier, milkshake-like drink. Would you like more orange flavor? Orange sherbet is a good choice. Don’t be scared to experiment with the recipe to get your ideal Orange Julius!
• Add a little vanilla vodka or vanilla rum to your Orange Julius mixture for a more sophisticated version! Grand Marnier, a liqueur with an orange flavor, would also be excellent!

Orange Julius

Do you want a real Orange Julius at home? Our copycat recipe is accurate and delectable.

You’ll never need to go to an Orange Julius again when you’re seeking something creamy and sweet with plenty of orange and vanilla flavor – simply get out the blender!

Ingredients

• 1 cup ice cubes
• 6 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 cup milk see Notes
• ¾ cup water
• ¼ cup sugar see Notes
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Equipment

• blender

Instructions For Orange Julius

1. Pulse the ice cubes in the blender until they have a “snow” texture.
2. Blend in the remaining ingredients. Blend on high until everything is well blended. Serve by portioning into glasses.

Notes

• Remove the dairy: Use dairy-free milk such as almond or coconut milk instead.
• For this recipe, you can use any sugar or sugar substitute you choose, such as white sugar, Swerve, or maple syrup. You can also use 1/4 cup packed dates.

This recipe makes around 2 servings. The nutritional information presented is for one serving of whole milk, white sugar, and Kroger brand frozen orange juice concentrate.

Depending on the brands and types of ingredients used, macros may vary slightly.

Prepare the recipe as directed, then weigh the completed product to calculate the size of one serving.

Divide the total weight (excluding the weight of the food container) by two. The weight of one serving will be the result.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 343kcal, Carbohydrates: 72g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 62mg, Potassium: 161mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 67g, Vitamin A: 192IU, Vitamin C: 144mg, Calcium: 170mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 71g