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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!
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