A popular after-school snack around here, the Orange Julius can be made in any kind of blender, and the lovable and classic flavors always seem to please.

Orange Julius’ have been part of my life for forever, really. My older sister made them for us all the time growing up and over the years, we must have consumed gallons and gallons of the frothy, orange, cool and creamy mixture.

A tall glass cup filled with an orange julius drink.

My kids, thanks to their inherent Orange-Julius-loving genes, also love the classic combination and our entire family’s adoration has been rejuvenated since our newest family member, the Blendtec, came to join us.

A popular after-school snack around here, the Orange Julius can be made in any kind of blender, Blendtec or not, and the lovable and classic flavors always seem to please my kids (and of course myself).

Enjoyed year round, everyone needs a recipe for the classic Orange Julius in their repertoire, if you ask me!

A tall glass cup that has orange julius mixture being poured into it.

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Classic Orange Julius

4.78 stars (31 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate, no sugar added
  • 1 cup lowfat or skim milk
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 10-12 ice cubes

Instructions 

  • Combine all the ingredients except the ice cubes in a blender and process until smooth and frothy.
  • Add the ice cubes and blend until smooth (you can blend to your desired consistency – I like a few nubs of ice here and there but my kids like it ultra-smooth).

Notes

Strawberry Variation: our favorite variation (albeit not very original) is to throw a handful of frozen or fresh strawberries into the mix. Strawberry-Orange Julius. Inventive, eh?
Serving: 1 Serving, Calories: 124kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 32mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 26g

Recipe Source: from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe