Classic Orange Julius
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.
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!
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Classic Orange Julius
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
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Recipe Source: from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
86 Comments on “Classic Orange Julius”
Especially good with the strawberries
Absolutely delicious! I used the entire can of concentrate and doubled the recipe. I only used 1.5 cups of water since I prefer a lot of flavor. Blended all the ingredients except ice and transferred to a pitcher so I could make a serving at a time.
This is definitely going to save me some money this summer! Last time I got orange julius at the mall it cost me over 7 bucks! I can make a pitcher of this for half the cost. 🙂
Instead of milk, use vanilla ice cream. So yummy. I have never made it with p. sugar, just regular sugar.
Yum. Excellent recipe, thank you.
I use orange juice so 1.5 cups of orange juice and no water…but everything else the same.
Do you need to add vanilla extract.
You can leave it out but it’ll change the flavor a little.
I tried this and loved it! Tasted just like the real thing! I make these all the time now, and occasionally add in a little Malibu rum
Didn’t they used to add raw eggs to it?
They did when I was a kid.
I worked at Orange julius in 1970 and they did not use raw eggs. They had a secret powder that contained powdered egg whites. I still make them for my grandchildren. My recipe is much different from any I’ve found online.
Sherry, any chance you’d be willing to share your recipe? I love making this one but I’m curious to try recipe from someone who actually worked there. Pretty please?
Just my two cents I’m thinking they used Meringue Powder, can be purchased at hobby stores, Walmart and markets.
If my memory is correct in 1970’s L.A. Orange Julius stands they used malted milk powder and you had the option to add a raw egg or not.
You have it right they even put the whole egg in Shell
and all.
Do you know how many calories in I orange julius ?
My husband says that it’s delicious and very authentic tasting. I thought it was over sweet and tart, meaning…it was authentic tasting;). He was very happy that I woke up at 6 this morning to make him a blenderful before he went to work. I love all your recipes:)
Yummy! I just made this for me & my 3 kiddos. It was great!! I’ve never had an Orange Julius, so I can’t compare it to that, but it was a tasty, creamy, orange smoothie!
This looks delicious! About how many will this recipe serve?
Stefanie – it kind of depends if you are serving kids or adults but I make one batch and it serves my four kids and me (with probably enough for a little bit of seconds).
Mixing MILK and ORANGE JUICE will make you VOMIT. The acid in the juice curdles the milk; even if you drink it fast then it curdles in your throat or your belly. This is home economics 101. Remember in Heathers when Veronica wanted to give Heather #1 a milk and oj hangover cure so she’d puke her guts out? Anyone that tries this recipe got trolled hard.
Im sorry “Domestic Goddess ” but you are misinformed. For future reference I recommend checking the validity of your statements prior to posting as though it were factual.
Orange Julius always put milk (powdered milk) in the drink. Drank it all my life growing up. Never once did vomit. And how do you resolve your premise with Creamcycles? Or orange shakes from Arby’s? “Anyone that tries this recipe got trolled hard.” That’s laughable. Totally. You are not much of a “Domestic Goddess,” I think.
Love this recipe! Make these for my husband…they are his favorite. He always got one on vacation to see his grandparents. It was a special occasion to go to the mall and get an Orange Julius. His tummy and his heart thanks you for sharing.
OK, mine is definitely not the healthy version but you should try it with orange juice (not from concentrate), powdered sugar, dash of vanilla, vanilla ice cream and a little ice. It’s totally to die for.. :))
Now that I’m sitting here thinking about it, I winner if it wound be possible to mix everything up but maybe the water our milk, freeze it and then just scoop out out and add liquid s needed. Live the idea of a handful of spinach too! The vitamin c would help with iron absorption.
Thank you SO much for posting this! We just got a NutriBullet for Christmas and it worked great (though I had to do out in batches) . I ended up adding 3 cups of fresh pineapple and it was amazingly good! Then we err talking and one of us thought of adding some coconut. About 1/8 cup was just enough though I’m thinking that eaxtract would provide better consistency.
Haven’t had one in years, made this today for my grandson and me. We both enjoyed this summer treat. Thanks so much for the recipe.
I’ve always made these by blending orange juice, crushed ice and a couple tablespoons of instant vanilla pudding mix. It’s amazing how many different ways people have tried to duplicate the classic orange julius.
Delicious!
Awesome!
Skip the sugar and sub with half a banana. healthier and a better texture!
1 cup milk or milk substitute
1 cup orange juice (not concentrate)
1/2 banana
3-4 icecubes
2 scoops of whey/protein powder
I do this almost every morning with whey powder as a meal replacement, but use almond milk instead due to being lactose sensitive.
Whats up with all the added sugar folks. Finally, someone said skip the sugar (Harrison). There is plenty of sugar in the concentrate, and if you use actually oranges like me, plenty of sweetness there to. My recipe taste just like what I remember as a kid. A little more texture maybe, but the taste is there. The orange julius/DQ from our mall does not do it for me at all. It’s different.
Oh my! The first day I made them, I must have had more than 6 oz of concentrate because they didn’t taste very good. Well, MY BAD! The next day, I was more careful in measuring. THESE ARE FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My kids have never had one before so this was something new. I have made them every day now for 6 days!!! They are so addictive! It’s a great way for my kids to get their fruits (and veggies-can’t wait to add some spinach leaves!) So far my favorite is adding a handful of blueberries to the mix. So delicious! Now I just need to find a killer sale on OJ concentrate!!!
These look great! i can’t wait to serve them to my husband tonight~ He loves orange julius and will be thrilled that i can make them at home. Thanks!!
Oh, I remember Orange Julius. I haven’t had one in so long. I didn’t even think to make one at home. Can’t wait to try the recipe.