Orange Julius Recipe

By Becky Hardin

Published Sep 15, 2021

Simple and easy to make this homemade orange julius recipe is one delicious sip. Ready to enjoy in minutes, it’s fruity, sweet and so creamy!

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Homemade Orange Julius Recipe

Mix up your foodie game with this fresh and delicious orange julius. So simple and easy to make, it’s so refreshing.

This drink is a favorite with the kids , as well as grown ups. Non-alcoholic , it’s a refreshing drink that’s perfect for the summer, or anytime of the year.

Be sure to try my Orange Ginger Shot and Blood Orange Mock Sangria too!

Why you’ll love this Frozen Orange Julius recipe:

SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: You only need four main ingredients to make this recipe.
QUICK AND EASY: Just add the ingredients to a blender an blend! It couldn’t be simpler!
DELICIOUS : This drink is the perfect mix of tangy, sweet and creamy.

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How to make a Copycat Orange Julius at Home

You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!

Simply add everything to a blender and blend til smooth.
It’s that easy! Enjoy your homemade goodness any day of the week.

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What’s the best milk to use?

I like to use a dairy-milk for this recipe, though plant based milks like almond or oat will work well too. 2% milk works great, and a whole milk will result in a creamier drink.

Can you make it ahead of time?

This orange julius is best served as soon as you’ve made it so that the ice doesn’t dilute the drink too much. You can blend up the ingredients without the ice and keep it covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours, then pour over ice to serve.

What does it taste like?

This Dairy Queen copycat recipe, is one of my favorites! It’s sweeter than a smoothie, but not as thick as a milkshake. It tastes like a creamsicle and is light and frothy in texture.

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Tips!

You can use dairy or plant based milk in this recipe. If using plant based, use an unsweetened one and one with a fairly neutral taste like almond or oat.
Blend for a minute or two to make sure that the drink is nice and smooth.

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This orange julius recipe is so quick and easy to make, and it’s so perfectly refreshing. This is one delicious drink that the whole family will love!

More Easy Drink Recipes we Love

Apple Pie Drink
Blood Orange Palomas
Raspberry Lemonade
Instant Pot Mulled Cider
Pineapple Agua Fresca

If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!

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▢ 3 cups ice
▢ 2 cups milk
▢ 1 ½ cups frozen orange juice concentrate
▢ 1 cup powdered sugar
▢ 1 cup water
▢ 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. 3 cups ice, 2 cups milk, 1 ½ cups frozen orange juice concentrate, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup water, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Serve immediately with orange wedges for garnish if desired.

Becky’s Tips

You can use dairy or plant based milk in this recipe. If using plant based, use an unsweetened one and one with a fairly neutral taste like almond or oat.
Blend for a minute or two to make sure that the drink is nice and smooth.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Homemade Orange Julius Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups ice
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups frozen orange juice concentrate
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup water
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. 3 cups ice, 2 cups milk, 1 ½ cups frozen orange juice concentrate, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup water, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Serve immediately with orange wedges for garnish if desired.

Notes

You can use dairy or plant based milk in this recipe. If using plant based, use an unsweetened one and one with a fairly neutral taste like almond or oat.
Blend for a minute or two to make sure that the drink is nice and smooth.

Nutrition

By Becky Hardin

Published Jul 12, 2017

This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.

Essential Grocery List

It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!

It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.

However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.

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What to Buy at the Grocery Store

This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.

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So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!