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Homemade Orange Julius

This creamy, frothy orange smoothie recreates the iconic Dairy Queen treat with just 6 simple ingredients. Perfect blend of citrus and vanilla in a refreshing, nostalgic beverage.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 143 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups ice

Instructions

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  1. Put all the ingredients in a blender.
  2. Cover and blend until smooth.

Notes

  • For the most authentic texture, make sure your ice is properly crushed by the blender. If you have large ice cubes, pulse them a few times before adding the remaining ingredients, or pre-crush them. The finished drink should be thick enough to hold a straw upright but still pourable. Unlike the original version which contained raw eggs for frothiness, this safer version achieves the same texture through proper blending technique and the combination of powdered sugar and ice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 143kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 32mg (1%) Potassium 399mg (11%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 280IU (6%) Vitamin C 65.3mg (73%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 143

% Daily Value*

Calories 143kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 32mg 1%
Potassium 399mg 8%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 280IU 6%
Vitamin C 65.3mg 73%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.