Name: Orange Julius Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 6 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate; 1 cup milk, (or almond milk); 1 cup water; 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ¼ cup sugar; 1 cup ice cubes

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This refreshing nostalgic drink tastes just like the original and whips up in 5 minutes!

Orange julius served in a glass with fresh orange slice.

What is an Orange Julius?

Who here has had an Orange Julius before? We’ve been long-time fans and recently decided to try making our own copycat version at home.

Few Ingredients. It’s made up of ice, orange juice, sweetener, milk and vanilla is still found in mall food courts.
Quick + Easy. Even a kid can make it, plus it’s made in minutes!
Delicious. It’s kind of like an orange juice smoothie, except it’s more creamy and frothy. We think it tastes like a melted orange creamsicle.

Best of all, this orange julius recipe tastes just like the real version, which means we can make this at home whenever we want.

Ingredients

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

6 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate – If you do not have the frozen orange concentrate you can omit the added water and use 1 cup of fresh orange juice along with orange zest (start with 2 tablespoons of zest and add more to taste).
1 cup milk – use whole milk for a creamier drink. Make it dairy-free and use coconut milk or almond milk.
1 cup water – added to get the right texture
1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract – balances out the flavor of the drink
¼ cup granulated sugar – use more or less depending on the desired level of sweetness
1 cup ice cubes – keeps the drink cool, thick, and frothy

How to Make Orange Julius

BLEND. Combine 6 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate, 1 cup milk, 1 cup water, 1-2 teaspoons vanilla, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 cup ice cubes in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

FLAVOR VARIATIONS

Frozen bananas or strawberries are particularly delicious. Add in some pineapple concentrate for a bit of extra flavor. Keep in mind that additions can cause a thicker or thinner texture.

Orange Julius recipe ingredients blended in blender.

Complete the Meal

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4.98 from 189 votes

Orange Julius Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna

Refreshing & simple Orange Julius takes a minute to make and tastes just like the real thing. It is a favorite family treat!

Servings: 2

Prep: 5

Total: 5

Ingredients

Instructions

Combine 6 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate, 1 cup milk, 1 cup water, 1-2 teaspoons vanilla, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 cup ice cubes in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Freeze It: My favorite thing to do with leftovers is to pour them into a popsicle mold and freeze for a refreshing treat during the summer.

Julius with a Twist: Add other ingredients to the Orange Julius, like frozen bananas, strawberries or even pineapple juice, for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass, Calories: 301kcal, Carbohydrates: 61g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 65mg, Potassium: 721mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 56g, Vitamin A: 520IU, Vitamin C: 123mg, Calcium: 190mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

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Recipe FAQ

What is Orange Julius?

In the 1920’s, Julius Freed opened an orange juice stand in Los Angeles, but sales weren’t so great. His friend, Bill, made a less acidic, more frothy version of orange juice which Julius adopted and began serving at his OJ stand.
People loved it and began ordering Orange Julius’ left and right. In 1987 Dairy Queen bought the Orange Julius Company. (Source)

No Eggs?

Many traditional orange Julius recipes call for egg whites, or egg white powder to help get a nice foamy texture, but I managed to get just the right amount of foam without using raw eggs.

How to Store Orange Julius?

Store leftovers in the fridge for a day or so in an airtight container

How to Freeze?

My favorite thing to do with leftovers is to pour them into a popsicle mold as a refreshing treat.

Orange Julius Recipe

What is an Orange Julius?

Ingredients