Homemade Orange Julius
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4.9
Homemade Orange Julius
Description
This drink combines frozen orange juice concentrate with milk and water to balance the creaminess and tartness. Vanilla and powdered sugar add sweetness and depth, while the ice creates volume and a chilled texture suitable for a refreshing beverage. Blending thoroughly until smooth ensures a uniform consistency that is thick enough to hold a straw upright yet remains pourable.
The recipe purposely omits raw egg, traditionally used for frothiness, instead relying on high-powered blending and the interaction of powdered sugar with ice to produce a similar creamy froth. Proper ice crushing is essential; large cubes should be pulsed or pre-crushed to avoid large chunks. This homemade Orange Julius makes a nostalgic treat that can be prepared quickly and enjoyed chilled as a snack or dessert drink.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup orange juice concentrate frozen
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk whole
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups ice
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a blender.
- Cover and blend until smooth.
Notes
- For best results, crush the ice thoroughly by pulsing large cubes in the blender before adding other ingredients.
- This recipe avoids raw egg but achieves a frothy consistency through thorough blending and ingredient combination.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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