What Makes This Recipe So Good
If you spent any time at the mall when you were younger, then you know exactly what I’m talking about when I say “Orange Julius.” Prepare to be instantly transported back to your childhood… though maybe without the big hair.The tangy citrus of the orange juice, the creaminess of the milk, and the sweetness of the sugar and vanilla meld into the. most. perfect. creamsicle drink you could ever want.Blended ice gives you a thick smoothie-consistency that stays nice and cold. It’s the ultimate summer treat!You only need 6 ingredients for this Orange Julius recipe – and two of those are water and ice! It’s so easy to make, too. Definitely bookmark this one for a fun family activity while the kids are home for the summer!
Key Ingredients
Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate – For the best orange flavor, you’ll want to use frozen orange juice concentrate. If you don’t have frozen concentrate, you can squeeze fresh orange juice into ice cube trays and freeze them. The orange flavor won’t be as strong that way, but you’ll get a similar texture in the end.Milk – Milk gives this Orange Julius recipe its classic creaminess, so don’t skip it! If traditional milk isn’t your thing, you can absolutely use any kind of non-dairy milk you like. Oat milk and almond milk would both work great, and coconut milk would give a little tropical twist to the overall orange flavor.
Chef’s Tips
This Orange Julius recipe calls for sugar, but the specific type you use is completely up to you! Granulated sugar is super easy, and powdered sugar can give you a slightly smoother texture. If you want to avoid white sugar, you could use coconut sugar, Swerve Sweetener, or even maple syrup. We LOVE this recipe with maple syrup!For an even creamier, milkshake-like drink, you could mix in a little heavy cream or even some vanilla ice cream. Want more orange flavor? Try a little orange sherbet. Don’t be afraid to play with the recipe a little to find your perfect Orange Julius!For a grown-up Orange Julius recipe, add a little vanilla vodka or vanilla rum to your mixture and blend it all together! Grand Marnier, an orange-flavored liqueur, would also be delicious!
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