This delicious recipe for a Copycat Orange Julius is sure to become your new favorite drink! Frothy, sweet, and super refreshing!
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I grew up with Orange Julius. It was a rare and special treat being that there were five of us kids and they weren’t cheap. I can still remember how incredibly refreshing and sweet this drink was. Crave-worthy for sure.
Imagine my utter delight and surprise when Chris’s dad shared his recipe for Orange Julius with me years ago. His recipe actually came from his mother and was passed down to him.
Sure, I had a few moments of jealousy when I realized that Chris was able to have an Orange Julius any time he wanted when he was growing up. And then of course total shock when I saw how EASY this recipe is.
I mean, I always have these ingredients around. Soooo awesome!
This drink is perfect for a hot summer’s day or a even a mildly warm spring day. Heck. I’m good with this any day of the year. For reals.
I double the recipe because our containers of concentrate come in 12 oz cans and because, well, we can polish off an entire pitcher of this stuff. Yep. Just the four of us. No shame either.
My mother-in-law occasionally substitutes yogurt for the milk and the boys really like it that way as well. It gives it more of a smoothie consistency and the flavor is still pretty much the same.
You really can’t go wrong either way 🙂
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Copycat Orange Julius
Ingredients
- 6 oz orange juice concentrate frozen
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in blender.
- Blend until fully combined.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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John F says
I’ve made this about 15 times now and it’s the only thing I use the Ninja for. DELICIOUS!! It’s the only thing I use my Ninja for. Thanks for the recipe! (NOTE: I add an additional 1/4 c of milk to make it last longer and to help tone down the sweetness)
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
YES! And I love the extra milk idea John – totally using that next time!
Lisa says
The secret ingredient is vanilla instant pudding mix!
Amy schaub says
Best DIY I’ve found for orange Julius!
BakerKid says
I love this recipe even in the winter!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Absolutely! It’s great year-round 🙂
Hope says
I like the super frothiness of this drink and the real ones have egg whites. I have found the dry egg whites in a can make it fantastic. Add 1/2 tsp – 1 tsp while the blender is going, remove cap. This helps to prevent lumps.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Sounds yummy Hope! Thanks for the tips!
Steph says
How much yogurt and what flavor? That sounds like it would be heavenly!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
She uses vanilla Greek yogurt and anywhere from a half a cup to a whole cup. Yes. It is good!
Carrie This Home says
I haven’t had an Orange Julius in years and that needs to change! This looks delicious–thanks for sharing this!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes! And it’s so easy too 🙂 Thanks Carrie!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Is it bad to admit that I want to be the only one to polish off the entire pitcher? I love Orange Julius’ but haven’t had one in forever!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Nope. Similar desires were expressed here as well 🙂 We’re all learning to share 😉