Description
Enjoy a classic, nostalgic Orange Julius made in just 5 minutes. This creamy, frothy orange smoothie combines frozen orange juice concentrate, milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla pudding mix for a perfectly balanced tart and sweet flavor. Customize the texture from thick smoothie to slushy, and add optional egg white for extra frothiness. A refreshing treat that brings back sunny memories!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 ounces (¾ cup) frozen orange juice concentrate, no sugar added
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3-4 tablespoons powdered sugar (3 for more tart)
- 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix powder (or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract)
- 1¼ cups ice (16 ice cubes)
Optional Add-ins
- 1 pasteurized egg (about 3 tablespoons)
- OR 1 tablespoon egg white powder
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Combine the frozen orange juice concentrate, whole milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla pudding mix powder in a high-powered blender.
- Blend Until Smooth and Frothy: Process the mixture until it becomes smooth and develops a frothy texture, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add Ice and Egg White: Add the ice cubes and the optional pasteurized egg or egg white powder. Blend again to your desired consistency, whether you prefer a thick smoothie or a slushy texture with some ice chunks remaining.
- Adjust Flavor and Texture: Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more powdered sugar for a sweeter drink, or add orange zest or extra concentrate for a tangier flavor. Blend briefly after adding any adjustments. If the drink is too thin, blend in more ice; if too thick, add a little more milk and blend.
- Serve Immediately: Pour into glasses and enjoy your refreshing Orange Julius right away for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use a high-powered blender for best frothy texture.
- Pasteurized egg or egg white powder is optional for extra frothiness and protein.
- Adjust powdered sugar amount to preference, less for tartness, more for sweetness.
- Use whole milk for creaminess; substitutions like almond or oat milk will alter taste and texture.
- Serve immediately as the drink may separate if left sitting too long.
- For a vegan version, omit the egg and use plant-based milk and pudding mix alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
