How to Make the Best Orange Julius + VIDEO
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How to Make the Best Orange Julius + VIDEO
Description
How to Make the Best Orange Julius uses half a can of orange juice concentrate as the base, combined with milk and water to achieve a creamy but light liquid consistency. Granulated sugar sweetens the blend, while the addition of egg white contributes to a frothy texture when blended with ice cubes. Vanilla extract rounds out the flavor with a subtle aroma. All ingredients are pureed until smooth in a blender, yielding a thick, chilled beverage reminiscent of the classic Orange Julius.
The drink can be served immediately, best enjoyed cold for a refreshing treat. It is suitable for making either two larger servings or four smaller ones. The recipe also allows for swapping the orange juice concentrate with frozen fruit like strawberries or pineapple for flavor variations.
This recipe video provides a visual guide to blending and achieving the desired froth and creaminess.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces orange juice concentrate half a can
- 1 cup milk 2% or whole
- ½ cup water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg about 3 tablespoons, white
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the blender.
- Puree until smooth.
Notes
- This recipe yields two large 20 oz. drinks or four smaller 10 oz. servings.
- You can substitute the orange juice concentrate with frozen strawberries or pineapple chunks to create alternative fruit flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10oz. | |
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 59mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.