Description
A refreshing and creamy Orange Julius recipe that combines fresh orange juice with milk (dairy or non-dairy), sweetened with honey and flavored with vanilla. This homemade version of the classic orange drink is perfect for a quick and nutritious beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Orange Julius:
- 1 cup orange juice (preferably fresh)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1/2 frozen banana or 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the orange juice, milk, water, sugar or honey, vanilla extract, and ice cubes. Add the frozen banana or Greek yogurt if using for extra creaminess.
- Blend Smooth: Blend on high speed until smooth and frothy.
- Serve: Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less sugar or using a sugar-free alternative.
- For a dairy-free version, use almond or oat milk.
- To boost protein, blend in a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
