Copycat Orange Julius
Recreate the nostalgic magic of a mall favorite with this Copycat Orange Julius recipe, a creamy and refreshing citrus delight you can make in just 5 minutes! Featuring a handful of simple ingredients like frozen orange juice concentrate, whole milk, vanilla extract, and a touch of sugar, this dreamy beverage blends to frothy perfection with crushed ice. The result? A tangy-sweet, velvety treat bursting with classic orange flavor that’s perfect for sunny afternoons or a quick pick-me-up. With no special equipment needed beyond a blender, this recipe is both effortless and irresistibly delicious. Serve it ice-cold, straight from the blender, and relive the joy of this timeless drink right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 10 pieces Ice cubes
Instructions
Add the frozen orange juice concentrate, whole milk, water, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to a blender.
Blend on high speed for about 15-20 seconds until the ingredients are well combined.
Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again on high speed until the ice is completely crushed and the mixture becomes frothy and creamy. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
Taste the drink and adjust sweetness, if needed, by adding a little more sugar and blending again briefly.
Pour the drink into two tall glasses and serve immediately with a straw for the ultimate Orange Julius experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 29 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 109 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 681 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
