Description
Beat the heat with a homemade Orange Julius — a creamy, citrusy delight that’s both nostalgic and refreshing. Perfect for hot summer days, this easy-to-make drink combines fresh oranges, milk, and ice into a frosty treat. Sip it poolside or enjoy it as a breakfast smoothie; either way, it’s bound to brighten your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large fresh oranges (juiced)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Juice the oranges until you have about 1 cup of fresh orange juice.
- In a blender, combine the orange juice, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again until creamy and frothy.
- Pour into tall glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with an orange slice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 300ml)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg