A copycat Orange Julius made in the blender using orange concentrate, milk, vanilla extract, and a little bit of sugar!

A couple cups of Orange Julius with fresh oranges on the side.

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 being added to the blender.

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.

Blended Orange Julius still in the blender.

Ready-to-drink Orange Julius with a straw in it and cut oranges around it.

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5 from 10 votes

Orange Julius

A copycat Orange Julius made in the blender using orange concentrate, milk, vanilla extract, and a little bit of sugar!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 -4 servings

Ingredients 
 

  • 1/2 of 1 full (12-ounce container) orange juice from concentrate, not thawed
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (Note 1)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (increase/reduce to personal preference)
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions 

  • BLEND: Combine everything in a blender and process until completely smooth and no ice chunks remain.
  • ENJOY: 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.

 

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29 Comments

  1. Merium says:

    5 stars
    This was utterly delightful !! So I would like to say thank you for this astounding recipe!

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      I am so happy to hear! Thanks so much! ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Cementine Wilcox says:

    5 stars
    I love this! I reduced the milk and put a little whipping cream on it was like whip cream on the top!

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      I am so happy you loved this Orange Julius! Thanks so much for your comment! ๐Ÿ™‚