Orange Julius – even the words makes my mouth water. I love the dreamy orangey-ness of it all, but hate driving all the way into town to grab one. That’s when I figured out how to make my own version!
I’ve seen tons of recipes, but never seem to have all of the ingredients. I kept noticing things like milk, sugar and vanilla (some even call for powdered egg whites), but since I was reallllly craving one, I figured if I messed it up then I was no worse than where I started. But, it turned out awesome – and all I needed was some orange juice, French vanilla powdered coffee creamer, and some ice.
Put 1 cup of orange juice and 1/4 cup of creamer into a blender, and blend for about a minute to get the creamer all dissolved into the juice. Then, add about 12 ice cubes – one at a time, giving them time in between to be crushed into the mixture.
Distinct Surfaces says
November 12, 2012 at 12:15 amMy first job so many years ago was at Orange Julius. I can tell you that if you add pineapple chunks and about 1 tbsp of malt per blender you willbe much closer totherealthing. Enjoy
Gina Luker says
November 12, 2012 at 12:21 amOOOHHHHH! Thank you! I’ll be sure to try them that way 🙂
alittleclaireification.com says
November 12, 2012 at 12:27 amSo clever Gina!!! And the other tip above is good too. It used to be SUCH a treat to get these at the Mall when we were little – I don’t know that we even have an Orange Julius location here (now I’ll have to look just for fun). This is great! Thanks!! : Claire
lisa lehmann says
November 12, 2012 at 12:46 amyum yum yum
Jan says
November 12, 2012 at 3:42 amLove this, I’m going to try it for sure. Thank you!!!!
Kim says
November 12, 2012 at 4:16 amWe used to be able to get these at the mall way back when I was a kid. There isn’t a vendor for these anywhere around here now. I completely forgot about them until I saw this. Strangely enough, the minute I read the title, I could almost taste them. Now I absolutely have to try this out.
Sue Marrazzo says
November 12, 2012 at 2:13 pmI’ll definitely TRY this. The KIDS will LOVE IT…
Thanks for sharing this recipe!!!
Sandra says
November 12, 2012 at 4:33 pmDairy Queen now has orange Julius . . .
Tabatha McCaffrey says
November 12, 2012 at 10:53 pmGood to know. I just bought 2 drinks yesterday at the mall, and it cost nearly $10. My daughter will love this!
Deb says
February 23, 2018 at 10:01 amI worked for Orange Julius for over 20 year as a manager! I have forgotten how good they are! If you use fresh squeezed orange juice its way better! YUMMY! Dairy Queen bought out Orange Julius so look for them to find one.
Gina Luker says
February 23, 2018 at 6:58 pmHow cool Deb, thanks for letting us know!
Katy Beacher says
February 23, 2018 at 11:19 amI’m definitely going to try it . Thank you.
Gina Luker says
February 23, 2018 at 6:58 pmYea! I hope you like it!
Kathy says
February 23, 2018 at 1:46 pmWell, I tried it……and now I have an entirely new obsession! This is sooooo delicious! I think I’m going to try it with lemonade too. Sounds like summer heaven to me! Thank you so much for all you share.
Gina Luker says
February 23, 2018 at 6:57 pmYumm! so glad you liked it!
Jo says
March 22, 2019 at 9:11 amA quick and easy to -go breakfast is a single serve bottle of O. J. and 1 packet of Carnation Instant Breakfast in French vanilla flavor. It also has protein, calcium, and other vitamins and minerals.
Gina Luker says
March 22, 2019 at 9:41 amYumm, thanks Jo 🙂