Home > Beverages > Orange Julius Orange Julius April 27, 2019 | 29 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. 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. How To Make An Orange Julius Combine ingredients. Add all the ingredients to a blender. Blend. Blend the Julius until the ice is all combined and there is a frothy consistency. Serve. Immediately after blending, pour into glasses and enjoy! It’s sure to be a hit! VARIATIONS Change Things Up! Garnish your drink with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for a cozy twist. Add a handful of frozen berries, such as strawberries or raspberries, to your Orange Julius for a fruity twist. Try substituting coconut milk for regular milk for a tropical twist. Tips For Success Use Quality Ingredients: Choose high quality orange juice concentrate and real vanilla extract. Adjust Sweetness: Adjust the powdered sugar to your taste. Blend Smoothly: Make sure there are no ice chunks for a frothy texture. Drink Immediately: Your Orange Julius is best enjoyed fresh and doesn’t keep long after blending. Chill Components: Use cold milk and water to make it extra refreshing. More Citrus Treats Lemon Poppyseed Cookies Lemon Pie Key Lime Pie Lemon Berry Slush Lemon Blueberry Bread FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Orange Julius 5 from 10 votes - Review this recipe A copycat Orange Julius made in the blender using orange concentrate, milk, vanilla extract, and a little bit of sugar! SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Orange Julius 5 from 10 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe A copycat Orange Julius made in the blender using orange concentrate, milk, vanilla extract, and a little bit of sugar! Course Dessert, Drinks, Snack Cuisine American Keyword orange julius Prep Time 5 minutes minutes Total Time 5 minutes minutes Servings 2 -4 servings Chelsea Lords Calories 280kcal Author Chelsea Lords 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 cubesUS - Metric USMetric InstructionsBLEND: Combine everything in a blender and process until completely smooth and no ice chunks remain.ENJOY: Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately. Recipe NotesNote 1: Adjust sweetness by scaling down powdered sugar to personal preference. Nutrition FactsServing: 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 We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
I loovveee orange creamsicle and I bet this smoothie tastes just as good! Another great recipe 🙂 Happy Blogging! Happy Valley Chow Reply
I LOVEEE skinny smoothies! I’ve lost a few pounds this month by drinking smoothies. This smoothie looks super creamy and delicious! Reply
This smoothie looks so creamy and refreshing! I love that it is light too – such a perfect way to indulge without over-indulging! Reply
What a groovy smoothie, Chelsea! I know I did a creamsicle-esque smoothie in the winter when I needed a high dose of vitamin c (colds, man, they are the worst) but I love how you “skinny-ified yours and how creamy it looks! 😀 YUM! Reply
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!) Reply
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!! 🙂 Reply
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?! Reply
Hi, do you happen to know the nutritional information on this, like Carbs, Proteins, Calories? Thanks in advance. Reply
Hi Patty! I just added the nutrition facts to this under the recipe. Hope this helps! Thanks so much! 🙂 Reply
I love this! I reduced the milk and put a little whipping cream on it was like whip cream on the top! Reply