Description
Craving a refreshing Orange Julius smoothie brings nostalgic flavors of classic mall treats straight to your blender. Cold, creamy orange goodness blends perfectly with vanilla and ice, creating a smooth drink you’ll want to sip all summer long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups (296 ml) orange juice
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) ice cubes
Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Other Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and place blender on clean, dry surface.
- Pour orange juice, milk, and water into the blender container, ensuring liquid levels are balanced.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract to enhance flavor profile and sweetness.
- Drop ice cubes into the blender to create a chilled, frothy texture.
- Secure blender lid tightly and pulse on high speed for 30-45 seconds until ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth.
- Open blender and taste mixture, adjusting sweetness with additional sugar if desired.
- Transfer smoothie into chilled glasses, ensuring even distribution.
- Serve immediately while drink maintains optimal temperature and frothy consistency.
Notes
- Choose fresh, chilled orange juice for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness.
- Use whole milk for a creamier texture, or swap with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free alternative.
- Freeze orange juice in ice cube trays beforehand to create an extra frosty and concentrated smoothie without diluting the taste.
- Add a pinch of salt to enhance the overall flavor profile and balance the sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg