Description
A classic Orange Julius recipe that creates a creamy, frothy, and refreshing orange smoothie made with fresh orange juice, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Perfect for a quick, delicious beverage that can be customized for dairy-free or thicker variations.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup milk (whole, almond, or oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweeteners
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar or honey
Others
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 small orange, peeled and segmented (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the orange juice, milk, sugar or honey, vanilla extract, ice cubes, and the peeled and segmented orange if using. This assortment provides the sweet and creamy base of the drink.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for about 30-60 seconds until the mixture is smooth, frothy, and creamy, ensuring there are no ice chunks and the orange segments are fully incorporated.
- Taste and Adjust Sweetness: Taste your Orange Julius and add more sugar or honey if desired, then blend briefly again to mix in any additional sweetener.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the frothy drink into glasses and serve right away for the best texture and freshness.
Notes
- For a thicker, creamier texture, add 1/2 frozen banana or a scoop of vanilla yogurt before blending.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk.
- This drink is best enjoyed immediately after blending to preserve its frothy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
