Description
This Orange Julius drink is a creamy, frothy smoothie that balances sweet and tart flavors, reminiscent of the classic mall favorite. Made in minutes with just a few simple ingredients – orange juice concentrate, milk, vanilla, ice, and sweetened condensed milk – it’s the perfect refreshing treat for breakfast, midday snacks, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Orange Julius Base
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 6 ounce can frozen orange juice concentrate, partially thawed (no water added)
- 1 1/2 cups ice
Optional Add-Ins
- Raw egg or egg white powder (optional, for frothiness)
For Garnish
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Orange slices (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients – Place the whole milk, vanilla extract, sweetened condensed milk, frozen orange juice concentrate, and ice (plus optional egg or egg white powder, if using) in a blender, in the order listed. This layering helps everything blend smooth and evenly.
- Blend – Blend on medium-high speed for about 15-30 seconds, until the mixture is completely smooth, creamy, and frothy with no visible chunks of ice or concentrate remaining.
- Serve – Pour the Orange Julius into glasses right away. Top with whipped cream and/or a slice of orange for a fun finishing touch. Enjoy immediately with a straw for best texture and taste!
Notes
- For a flavor closer to the original, you can substitute instant vanilla pudding powder or granulated sugar for the sweetened condensed milk, but this will make the drink less creamy and possibly grainy.
- The use of raw egg or egg white powder is optional but increases the frothiness. For food safety, opt for pasteurized egg products or egg white powder.
- Don’t skip a sweetener: the condensed milk balances the tartness of the orange concentrate. If you substitute, adjust the amount to taste.
- For a dairy-free version, try plant-based milk and a non-dairy sweetened condensed milk alternative.
- Serve immediately after blending; the frothy, creamy texture is best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 (of 2 drinks)
- Calories: 401 kcal
- Sugar: 67 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 67 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
