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Homemade Orange Julius
Bring on the nostalgia with this homemade orange julius! This thick and creamy drink is a cross between a milkshake and a smoothie and tastes like an orange creamsicle. No need to head to the mall to grab one of these – they’re easy to make at home with just a handful of ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Course:
Drinks
Ingredients
- 6 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate slightly thawed (½ of a 12-ounce can)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and, if desired, add additional powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- This recipe can easily be doubled to use an entire 12-ounce can of orange juice concentrate.
- Thaw the orange juice concentrate only enough so that it can be scooped out of the can; you want it to still be mostly frozen for a thick, creamy consistency.
- 2% milk or a non-dairy milk can be substituted for the whole milk; just keep in mind that the final orange julius will not be as creamy.