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Easy Orange Julius Copycat

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Published August 26, 2019 Last Updated August 31, 2020 / By Jessica 15 Comments

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If you love Orange Julius, you will love this drink. It’s the best and easiest copycat Orange Julius recipe!

orange julius on a white counter next to some oranges
The first time I made this Orange Julius recipe was in my eighth grade foods class. I don’t know why but I am finding that seriously funny right now.

It was one of the first recipes I ever made on my own and I remember thinking, “oh my gosh, this is soooo good..  I made this!” Little did I know that they start you off with stuff so easy it can hardly even be deemed a recipe.

But, since when did I ever have a problem with easy??

orange julius close up garnished with orange peel

Orange Julius Recipe

I love this drink because it tastes like a dessert but really isn’t that bad for you. It is perfect for summer when I want my little man to stay hydrated but he is sick to death of water and deserves a little treat.
 
I also love to serve this (in smaller portions) as a juice with our special Sunday breakfasts like our best ever breakfast casserole or our yummy slow cooker breakfast burritos! It just totally takes a breakfast or breakfast for dinner meal over the top!
 
You can see a gallery of ALL our yummy breakfast recipes here!
the ingredients for orange julius laid out on a green cloth

Orange Julius Ingredients

  • Orange Juice Concentrate
  • Milk
  • Water
  • Sugar
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Ice Cubes

I told you it was simple! 

orange julius in a clear glass with whipped cream and orange straws

Pro Tips

  • Most orange juice concentrates are 12 oz, so I just make 2 batches (because most blenders are not big enough to blend it all at one time) and then save the leftovers in the blender in the fridge.
  • When we want the leftovers I just stick the whole thing back on the blender for a minute or so to froth it back up.
  • If you are looking for a healthier option you can substitute Splenda for sugar or use fresh squeezed orange juice in place of orange juice concentrate. 

Easy Orange Julius Recipe

If you make and like this recipe we would love for you to leave a comment and let us know! It totally makes our day!

orange julius in a clear glass with whipped cream and orange straws

Orange Julius

The best and easiest copycat Orange Julius recipe! 
4.75 from 8 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

Ingredients

  • 6 oz frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8-9 ice cubes

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in your blender and blend for 2 minutes. 

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Most orange juice concentrates are 12 oz, so I just make 2 batches (because most blenders are not big enough to blend it all at one time) and then save the leftovers in the blender in the fridge.
  • When we want the leftovers I just stick the whole thing back on the blender for a minute or so to froth it back up.
  • If you are looking for a healthier option you can substitute Splenda for sugar or use fresh squeezed orange juice in place of orange juice concentrate. 

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 734mg | Sugar: 71g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 117.3mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

two orange julius glasses with a green towel in back and oranges in front

Who else is needing to find a blender ASAP?

xo,
jessica-about-1
 
Recipe was originally published in 2014 and has been updated with new pictures and text. 

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  1. Maxine Guerrero

    November 29, 2020 at 11:25 am

    4 stars
    Was amazing!Although it was too sweer for my kids!Any suggestions of what to add?

    Reply
    • Jessica

      December 01, 2020 at 1:23 pm

      Just cut some of the sugar that is in the recipe out! I do this all the time!

      Reply
  2. Tammy London

    July 27, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    5 stars
    This is so delicious! Takes me back in time to when we would go to the mall and stand in line to get a fresh Orange Julius! Yummy! My Tip: Just cut the frozen OJ in half and put the other half in foil in the freezer for next time!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 27, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      Great Tip! Thank you Tammy! I love recipes with a memory attached like that!

      Reply
      • Maxine Guerrero

        November 29, 2020 at 11:24 am

        4 stars
        Amazing Tip!

  3. Toni

    December 17, 2018 at 9:21 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a classic! Your recipe was delicious.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      December 18, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      Thank you so much! So glad you loved it!

      Reply
  4. Kristyn

    December 17, 2018 at 7:37 pm

    5 stars
    Orange julius is one of my favorites!! This is easy to make & so good!!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      December 18, 2018 at 12:48 pm

      One of ours too! Thanks so much Kristyn!

      Reply
  5. Kara

    December 17, 2018 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    So tasty and refreshing! Sometimes I like to add a banana, it makes it taste even more creamy. A perfect after school snack!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      December 18, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      Oooh now I need to make this asap! Thanks Kara!

      Reply
  6. Anna

    December 17, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    This is so creamy and delicious! Love it!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      December 18, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      Thank you so much Anna!

      Reply
  7. Becky Hardin

    December 17, 2018 at 2:49 pm

    5 stars
    I would love a big glass of this right now. sounds so refreshing and delicious!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      December 18, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      It really is! Thanks Becky!

      Reply

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