Description
Orange Julius is a smooth, creamy, and citrusy beverage made with orange juice concentrate, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla for a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a refreshing treat. Easily made dairy-free, low-sugar, or vegan.
Ingredients
For the Drink:
– 1½ cups whole milk (substitute almond milk or coconut milk for dairy-free diets)
– ½ cup heavy cream (substitute half-and-half, coconut cream, or Greek yogurt if preferred)
– 6 oz frozen orange juice concentrate
– 2 tbsp sugar (substitute monk fruit or stevia for low-sugar diets)
– ¼ tsp vanilla extract
– 1½ cups ice
For Garnish:
– 4 orange slices
Instructions
- Add whole milk, frozen orange juice concentrate, sugar, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender. Blend for 20 seconds until well combined.
- Add ice to the blender and blend for another 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the drink into glasses, garnish with an orange slice, and serve chilled.
- For a thicker consistency, add more ice or reduce the amount of liquid. Serve immediately after blending to maintain the drink’s creamy texture and vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages / Smoothies
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American / Refreshing Drinks
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg