Orange Julius Drink

Orange Julius with whipped cream and straw

4.95 from 20

This Orange Julius copycat recipe is nice and creamy, with the perfect sweet and tart combination. Enjoy it for breakfast, brunch, an afternoon snack, or even a light dessert. It takes only minutes to make with just 4 ingredients!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Orange Julius, Orange Julius Recipe

Servings:

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (see note)
6 ounce can frozen orange juice concentrate partially thawed (no water added)
1 1/2 cups ice
raw egg or egg white powder optional (see note)
Whipped cream for garnish, optional
Orange slices for garnish, optional

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender, in the order listed.
Blend on medium-high speed for a few seconds until smooth and frothy.
Pour into glasses.
Garnish with whipped cream and/or an orange slice, and enjoy with a straw!

Notes

Sweetener. Most people who worked at an Orange Julius say the "secret powder" was similar to instant vanilla Jello powder. Some people also use granulated sugar. I think it gives the drink a sort of grainy texture, so I use sweetened condensed milk instead for the ultra creamy feel and rich flavor! Either way, don't skip a sweetener - you need it to balance out the tart citrus.
Add in other frozen fruits. Blend in frozen banana slices, strawberries, or pineapple for different flavor combinations and a thicker shake.
Need it dairy free? You can replace the whole milk with an equal amount of coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
Try yogurt. Replace the 1 cup milk with 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt and omit the ice, for an even creamier, tangy drink.
Make popsicles. Pour any leftovers into popsicle molds and freeze for a fun summer treat.
Add in a raw egg. The original orange julius gave you the option of having a raw egg blended into the mixture. Because of salmonella, I believe they switched to an egg white powder. We don't make ours with either of of those ingredients, but you certainly can.

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