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Short glass containing a serving of Orange Julius with an orange slice and a blue and white striped straw

Orange Julius Recipe

Craving a real-deal Orange Julius at home? Our copycat recipe is spot on and simply delicious. Creamy and sweet, with plenty of orange and vanilla flavor, you'll never need to run to an Orange Julius again when the craving strikes - simply break out the blender!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Yield:2 servings

Equipment

  • standard 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

Instructions

  • Add ice cubes to blender and pulse until "snow"-like texture is achieved.
    Pulsed ice cubes in blender
  • Add remaining ingredients to blender. Blend on high until just combined. Portion into glasses and serve.

Notes

  • Make it Dairy-Free: Use a dairy-free milk, like almond milk or coconut milk.
  • You can use any sugar or sugar substitute you like for this recipe, including white sugar, Swerve, or maple syrup. You could also use 1/4 cup dates, packed.
 
Recipe yields approximately 2 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect information for 1 serving using whole milk, white sugar, and Kroger brand frozen orange juice concentrate. Macros may vary slightly depending on the specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the size of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed, then weigh the entire recipe when finished. Divide the total weight (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 2. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1serving | Calories: 343cal | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 161mg | Total Carbs: 72g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 67g | Net Carbs: 71g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 144mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg
Recipe By:Cheryl Malik