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Ingredients in a classic Orange Julius
Just six simple ingredients are needed to make this homemade orange Julius recipe.
- Frozen orange concentrate
- One cup milk - I prefer to use 2% milk.
- Vanilla extract
- Granulated sugar
- Cup of water, cold
- Ice cubes
How to Make Orange Julius
Making this easy Orange Julius recipe is quick and it is easy.
The first step to making this tasty drink at home is to use a blender or food processor. The ingredients get blended together to create this frothy drink.
Add the ingredients to the blender- First, spoon the frozen oj concentrate into a blender and top it with the granulated sugar.
Next, pour in the milk along with the vanilla extract and the cold water. Top the mixture off with the ice cubes and the lid is placed back on the blender.
Blend the ingredients- Blend the ingredients together until the ice is broken down and the mixture is frothy and creamy.
For maximum flavor and satisfaction serve this drink immediately. I do not recommend saving this for later because it will become watery and the texture will be off.
If desired, garnish with an orange slice.
Variations
Orange concentrate isn't the only way to make this drink! Switch up the flavors by using frozen mangoes, pineapples, and even strawberries. The texture will be different than this recipe but by getting creative with the flavors there's a yummy drink for everyone! If you don't have orange juice concentrate on hand, you can squeeze fresh oranges in this recipe. This sweet treat can also be made with vanilla ice cream instead of milk for a thicker consistency.
Two percent milk or whole milk can be substituted for other types of milk such as almond milk and coconut milk.
FAQ's
Frozen orange concentrate, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and ice are needed to make a classic orange Julius.
A blender achieves the thick frothy texture that an orange Julius drink is known for but an immersion blender or a food processor blender may be able to achieve the same results in this copycat recipe and create a frothy orange julius.
Yes, you can easily make this classic drink dairy free by substituting the milk for almond milk or coconut milk.
Protein powder and whey protein can be added to your Orange Julius and it will give the popular drink a thicker consistency but it will still be a d delicious orange julius smoothie.
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Homemade Orange Julius
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Spoon the frozen orange juice concentrate into a blender.
- Add the granulated sugar followed by the milk, vanilla extract, and cold water.
- Top with the ice cubes.
- Place the lid back on the blender and blend until smooth. The mixture will become smooth and creamy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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