Easy Orange Julius Smoothie Recipe

Make one orange Julius with just five simple ingredients at home! We’ve left out the egg whites, which give it a foamier, creamier texture, to make one that’s just as good but completely plant-based! In just five minutes, whip it up for a tasty treat that kids and adults alike love!

What is an orange Julius?

This concession stand has been around since the 1920s. What started as a simple juice stand in California has grown into a global chain of stores. His signature drink is a frozen orange juice that’s creamier than orange juice alone.

The only downside, especially for vegans, is that this orange juice smoothie is made with egg whites. In addition, nowadays it is highly processed and contains a number of unspeakable ingredients.

This vegan Orange Julius recipe uses the original as inspiration to make an orange smoothie with all the creaminess and flavor of the original, but uses simple ingredients and no eggs.

For more smoothies, you can also enjoy a beet and banana smoothie or one Orange Creamsicle Smoothie.

Why this recipe works

• You don’t have to leave the house to enjoy this delicious drink!
• A budget-friendly way to enjoy this refreshing orange drink.
• Made from mostly healthy ingredients for a less processed drink than the original.
• Family friendly frozen orange juice. Both kids and adults love an orange Julius smoothie.
• Make it fat or skinny! You control how much ice cream you add to make it just how you like it!

What’s in this recipe

To make a homemade orange juice smoothie, you only need FOUR ingredients! Here’s what you need:

• Orange Juice Concentrate: Use frozen orange juice concentrate for intense flavor! I usually take the 12oz frozen tube and portion it into two batches!
• Sugar: To sweeten this orange smoothie recipe. You can use a different sweetener if you wish.
• Vanilla: Adds a rich flavor with notes of creaminess.
• plant milk: Use vanilla flavor for a more intense vanilla flavor.

variations

• Orange berry: Add a handful of your favorite berries to the blender.
• Pineapple: Add pineapple before mixing and use coconut milk to give it a more tropical flavor.
• Mango: Swap out the orange juice concentrate for mango puree, or go for half and half each!

How to make an orange juice smoothie

Two steps is all it takes to make yourself a delicious frozen orange drink!

• 1) Add to the orange juice concentrate, sugar, vanilla, non-dairy milk and water in the blender.

• 2) mixture alltogether. Then add ice cubes one at a time and continue blending until thickened but smooth and creamy.

Expert tips and FAQs

• For more vanilla flavor Use vanilla flavored plant milk!
• Adjust the thickness from your orange Julius according to your wishes! All it takes is adding more or less ice!
• Be sure to use orange concentrate for the most intense orange taste!

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Photos by Alfonso Revilla