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.
I really loved it! Such a fun summer treat!
So happy to hear it! Thanks Toni!
Making these all summer! YUM!
Yay!! Hope you enjoy!!
Such an awesome and refreshing drink!
Smoothies are the best for on the go eating! This one did not disappoint.
This takes me back to the 80’s at the mall. LOVE IT
Hi, do you happen to know the nutritional information on this, like Carbs, Proteins, Calories? Thanks in advance.
Hi Patty! I just added the nutrition facts to this under the recipe. Hope this helps! Thanks so much! 🙂
Hi! I’m not, nor ever have been a fan of creamy orange, but it does sound good. What I really wanted to say, and you don’t have to post this, is I love the napkin, towel or whatever the blue & green fabric is! It would make a beautiful scarf! So what is it and were did you find it?!
Hi Joy! Thank you! It’s a napkin and I found it at World Market! Hope that helps 🙂
Yes! Thanks for the clarification – I just updated the recipe!
I had this in the morning for breakfast today. WOW. Love it so much!!! Have yet to try a recipe from this site that hasn’t worked out (and I’ve tried tons, lol!)
You are SO sweet to leave such a nice comment!! I am so glad to hear you’ve tried other recipes and enjoyed them. Thanks so much Julia!! 🙂
My husband is a big fan of orange smoothies! I’ll have to make this for him soon!