Orange Julius Drink

overhead orange creamsicle smoothie in glass with orange slice and whipped cream

4.95 from 20

This Orange Julius smoothie is creamy and full of flavor, with the perfect sweet and tart combination. Enjoy this drink 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

The original Orange Julius used a scoop of "secret sugar powder" which most people who worked there, say was similar to instant vanilla Jello powder. Some people also use granulated sugar. We think it gives the drink a sort of grainy texture, so we 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.

You also had 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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