A copycat Orange Julius made in the blender using orange concentrate, milk, vanilla extract, and a little bit of sugar!
Why We Love This Orange Julius
- Minimal Ingredients: With just a few common ingredients, it delivers big flavor.
- Creamy and Refreshing: Smooth texture with a burst of citrus.
- Customizable: Adjust sugar to your preference.
- Easy to Make: Blend quickly for instant enjoyment.
- Enjoy Anytime: Perfect for any occasion, it’s always a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients In Orange Julius
- Orange Juice Concentrate: Provides the primary orange flavor and sweetness.
- Whole Milk: Adds creaminess and richness to the texture.
- Powdered Sugar: Enhances sweetness and contributes to a smoother texture.
- Vanilla Extract: Complements the orange flavor in your orange julius.
- Ice Cubes: Creates a cold, frothy texture, making the drink refreshing.
More Citrus Treats
Orange Julius
This copycat Orange Julius is made in the blender using orange concentrate, milk, vanilla extract, and a little bit of sugar—done in just 5 minutes!
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1/2 of a (12-ounce) container orange juice from concentrate, not thawed
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar see note 1
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract increase/reduce to personal preference
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine everything in a blender and process until completely smooth and no ice chunks remain.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Adjust sweetness by scaling down powdered sugar to personal preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 117mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
SUCH a genius recipe-yum!
What a groovy smoothie, Chelsea! I know I did a creamsicle-esque smoothie in the winter when I needed a high dose of vitamin c (colds, man, they are the worst) but I love how you “skinny-ified yours and how creamy it looks! 😀 YUM!
Ohhhhh heck yes. Smoothies just got a little facelift, didn’t they?! Love these Chelsea!
That smoothie looks amazing!
This smoothie looks so creamy and refreshing! I love that it is light too – such a perfect way to indulge without over-indulging!
I LOVEEE skinny smoothies! I’ve lost a few pounds this month by drinking smoothies. This smoothie looks super creamy and delicious!
So awesome that it’s so simple to make. 🙂
I loovveee orange creamsicle and I bet this smoothie tastes just as good! Another great recipe 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
What a perfect smoothie for the summer, Chelsea!
Looks so refreshing! Love the flavors!