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Two glasses of a refreshing, homemade Orange Julius.

Orange Julius recipe

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It’s been a favorite smoothie flavor for decades—which is why it’s so exciting to have an easy Orange Julius recipe you can make at home!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword drink, orange julius
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 135
Author Cheryl Najafi

Ingredients

  • 1 orange
  • water if necessary
  • 1/4 tsp zest of orange
  • 1/3 cup orange juice concentrate
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 Tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

  • Remove ¼ tsp of zest from a fresh orange with the zesting area of a box grater or fine microplane.
  • Squeeze juice from the orange into a measuring cup. You will need ½ cup of juice, but if the orange does not produce much, add enough water to bring liquid to ½ cup total.
  • Combine fresh orange juice, orange zest, orange juice concentrate, milk, powdered sugar and ice cubes into a blender and purée until smooth.
  • Pour into chilled glasses and enjoy!

Notes

Feeling wild? Try adding a splash of vodka!

Nutrition

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g