In less than five minutes, you, too, can whip up the most wonderfully refreshing, cool, and frosty copycat classic Orange Julius. Spring and summer wouldn’t be the same without this scrumptious ray of orange flavor and sunshine, just like an orange creamsicle.
A Blast From The Past
I love reminiscing about the past. This creamy, sweet drink always reminds me of everything I love about summer, especially in the 90s. If you have never had one, they taste just like the old orange push pops or orange creamsicles but in liquid form, like a cross between a milkshake and a smoothie.
In fact, my mouth is watering just thinking about this refreshing treat. Serve one up for an afternoon snack or dessert today.
Ingredients Needed
- Orange juice concentrate – available in the frozen juice section of your local grocery store
- Milk – 2% milk, whole milk, almond milk, or cashew milk
- Sugar-white granulated
- Vanilla extract – preferably pure vanilla extract
- Ice
How to make an Orange Julius
Making this is as easy as putting all the ingredients into a blender and blending until smooth. You are just five ingredients away from the coolest indulgent treat. Brace yourself!
Preparation Tips
- You can substitute fresh orange juice. You can also freeze the orange juice in ice cube trays for a more concentrated flavor and thicker texture.
- For a dairy-free version, try coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, or oat milk.
- Try adding frozen banana, mango, or pineapple for a twist.
- Store leftovers in the fridge, but remember that the ice will melt, the drink will become watered down, and the texture will change.
Recipe Variations
- Strawberry – add or substitute frozen strawberries in place of the orange juice concentrate
- Pineapple – add or substitute frozen pineapple in place of the orange juice concentrate.
- Mango – add or substitute frozen mango in place of the orange juice concentrate.
More Refreshing Drinks
Homemade Orange Julius Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounces of frozen orange juice concentrate
- 2 cups milk 2%. whole milk, skim milk, almond milk, or cashew milk
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Pour all the ingredients in the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh orange juice. You can also freeze the orange juice in ice cube trays for a more concentrated flavor and thicker texture.
- For a dairy-free version, try coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, or oat milk.
- Try adding frozen banana, mango, or pineapple for a twist.
- Store leftovers in the fridge but keep in mind that the ice will melt, it will become watered down, and the texture will change.
Nutrition
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Dina and Bruce
Just like, only better than at the mall growing up!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Dina!
Justine
So easy – delicious and refreshing! And cheaper than going to the mall!
Beth Pierce
Yes indeed!
Paula
Loving this throwback recipe! So much fun to make it from home.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Paula!
Cathleen
I miss orange julius so much ever since I moved away and now there is none in my town. I just made this, and it was the perfect way to satisfy my cravings. Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Cathleen! So glad that you liked it!
kushi
Refreshing and flavorful drink recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Irena
I loved this super refreshing recipe. Perfect one for these hot summer days
Beth Pierce
Thanks Irena! So glad that you liked it!
Gervin Khan
I love this drink recipe! In less than 5 mins, I have a delicious and refreshing drink.
Rose Ann Sales
Wow! This was absolutely delicious and so refreshing! I really loved it. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Natalie
Looks refreshing and super delicious. One of my favorite drinks including oranges. Can’t wait to give your recipe a try.
Dionne
I love anything that you can make “in less than five minutes”. Juts perfect for me! 🙂